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Australia Wildfires Burn 865K Acres, Destroy 300 Buildings

More than 300 structures destroyed and one confirmed fatality as fires fueled by extreme heat and winds continue to burn across Victoria, authorities reported.

  • One person has died following the discovery of a person's remains during a bushfire emergency in Victoria, Australia.
  • The bushfires have destroyed more than 300 buildings and caused significant damage to homes, crops, and livestock across the state.
  • Authorities have issued a total fire ban in northern districts due to ongoing fire risks.
  • Currently, three emergency warnings remain active, including one in Irrewillipe where a fire is threatening shelter.
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South-eastern Australia has experienced a very warm and windy start to the year, which has contributed to the rapid spread of several bushfires. The fires have destroyed about 300 buildings, left thousands of homes without power and one death has been reported. Authorities and firefighters say the situation could get worse.

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Climate Council broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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