Conditions ease, with no emergency warnings in place for first time since Thursday, but communities urged to remain alert Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The bushfire threat in Victoria has eased, with no emergency warnings in place for the first time in almost a week, as the state and federal governments commit an initial $10m to help clean up more than 500 structures destroyed by the fires. The State Control Centre (SCC) on Tuesday morning confirmed that while there were 12 major Bushfires active across Victoria, many of which are expected to burn for days or weeks, there were no emergency warnings in place for the first time since Thursday. Continue reading...
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More than 500 structures destroyed in Victoria’s bushfires as 12 major blazes continue to burn
Bushfires in Victoria, Australia, have destroyed over 500 structures, prompting state and federal governments to commit an initial $10 million for cleanup efforts. As of Tuesday morning, there were 12 major bushfires still active across the state, expected to burn for days or weeks.
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-13 · 01:47 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Bushfires in Victoria, Australia, have destroyed over 500 structures, prompting state and federal governments to commit an initial $10 million for cleanup efforts. As of Tuesday morning, there were 12 major bushfires still active across the state, expected to burn for days or weeks. Although conditions have eased and no emergency warnings are currently in place for the first time since Thursday, communities are urged to remain alert. The State Control Centre is monitoring the ongoing situation.
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State and federal governments commit an initial $10m to help clean up.
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No emergency warnings in place for the first time since Thursday.
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12 major bushfires continue to burn across Victoria.
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More than 500 structures destroyed in Victoria’s bushfires.
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