Skip to main content
New Year’s Sale — Build a balanced news diet with 40% off Vantage
Published loading...Updated

'Extreme Heatwave': Temps to Top 45C Across Australia

Authorities warn of catastrophic fire danger in Victoria with severe heatwave pushing temperatures above 40°C and total fire bans in multiple regions, straining emergency services.

  • Firefighters warned millions of Australians about "catastrophic" bushfire dangers due to extreme heat, prompting urgent action.
  • Temperatures in some areas are expected to exceed 40C, marking a return to severe bushfire conditions similar to those in 2019-2020.
  • Jason Heffernan, Country Fire Authority boss, stated that the fire danger rating is at its most severe level of "catastrophic."
  • Dozens of rural hamlets in Victoria were advised to evacuate to prevent property loss and ensure safety during this dangerous fire day.
Insights by Ground AI

141 Articles

Lean Left

Severe or extreme heatwaves have been declared across Australia, with the exception of Queensland, with catastrophic bushfires expected in parts of the country on Friday.

NZ HeraldNZ Herald
+29 Reposted by 29 other sources
Center

Australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires

Millions of Australians were today warned to prepare for a stifling heatwave stoking the risk of “catastrophic” bushfires across swathes of the country....

·Auckland, New Zealand
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 41% of the sources lean Left
41% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

大纪元 Epoch Times broke the news in on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal