Ruffy

Ruffy is a small town located in the Strathbogie Ranges of central Victoria, Australia. It has recently become newsworthy due to a devastating bushfire that swept through the area. The fire, fueled by extreme heatwave conditions and strong winds affecting much of Australia, destroyed at least ten properties in Ruffy, including the home of a local firefighter. According to reports, the town's main street was severely impacted, described as looking "like a bomb's gone off." The bushfire highlights the vulnerability of Australian communities to extreme weather events and the ongoing threat posed by climate change. The event underscores the importance of fire safety measures and community preparedness in the face of increasingly frequent and intense bushfire seasons.