Australia is battling some of its fiercest bushfires yet this week, with a relentless heatwave fueling flames across Victoria. Over 300,000 hectares of bushland have been scorched — that's like wiping out 400,000 football fields 🔥😳.
More than 130 structures have been destroyed, and roughly 38,000 households and businesses are still without power after swathes of lines went down. Ten major blazes remain active, straining firefighters who are working around the clock 🚒💪.
Communities are banding together, sharing updates on social media and setting up relief hubs for those forced to evacuate. If you're in the region, stay alert for emergency alerts, keep your go-bag ready, and check on neighbours (especially the elderly and pets!) 🐕🏡.
Authorities warn the heatwave shows no sign of letting up. It's a vivid reminder of how intense weather can fuel disasters — stay safe and stay tuned for updates 📲.
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Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands
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