Key insights
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Catastrophic fire danger is linked to specific weather factors: Angus Hines said strengthening winds, possible thunderstorms with little rain, and dry lightning strikes could push northern Victoria to catastrophic fire danger levels.
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Authorities urged early action in catastrophic-risk areas: Tim Wiebusch urged people to prepare bushfire survival plans and leave early to areas with lower fire risk when catastrophic fire danger is forecast.
Takeaways
Heat and weather conditions are driving widespread heatwaves and elevated bushfire risk, with northern Victoria set for catastrophic fire danger and major closures under a total fire ban.
Topics
Climate & Environment Climate Natural Disasters Law & Public Safety Public Safety