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Victoria Battles Extreme Heat and Rapid Fire Spread

1/25/2026

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Victoria faces extreme heat with temperatures above 40°C and a total fire ban in northern districts.
The Carlisle River fire is spreading rapidly and is now one kilometer from Gellibrand, triggering emergency warnings.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns of record-breaking temperatures and expects little to no rain, keeping conditions volatile.
Residents have been evacuated as emergency services urge people to heed warnings while assessments of property damage continue.

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Story summary

Victoria faces extreme heat with temperatures above 40°C and a total fire ban in northern districts.
The Carlisle River fire is spreading rapidly and is now one kilometer from Gellibrand, triggering emergency warnings.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns of record-breaking temperatures and expects little to no rain, keeping conditions volatile.
Residents have been evacuated as emergency services urge people to heed warnings while assessments of property damage continue.