Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

THREE people are missing and homes have been destroyed, as catastrophic bushfire conditions worsen and firefighters warn more blazes could ignite. Dozens of fires are burning across Victoria, with emergency warnings covering half the state in soaring temperatures and gusty, damaging winds. New blazes sparked near Horsham, Ouyen, Avalon and Skipton on Friday, as emergency […]

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