The Economic Times

Victoria declares state of disaster as bushfires rage across the state, family of three missing amid extreme heat

Victoria is battling dozens of fast-moving bushfires under dangerous conditions not seen since the Black Summer, with a family of three unaccounted for. Extreme heat and winds fueled over 60 blazes, forcing mass evacuations and destroying homes and infrastructure. While a cool change has eased some fires, the threat remains unpredictable.