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Victoria has declared a state of disaster
February 2026 Victoria has declared a state of disaster after severe bushfires swept across the state, with at least 60 new fires igniting during extreme heat and dangerous conditions. Three people—a man, woman and child—remain missing after being seen near a home in Longwood that was later destroyed. As of late Friday, four emergency-level fires were burning in Longwood, Ravenswood South, the Alpine National Park, and Walwa near the NSW border. The disaster declaration covers 18 local government areas and one alpine resort, granting authorities powers to seize private property, restrict movement and force evacuations to protect lives. More than 130,000 hectares had burned by Friday evening. The Longwood fire, which began midweek and devastated Ruffy, spread rapidly in unpredictable winds, threatening towns including Euroa and Benalla, and placing communities previously hit by the 2009 Black Saturday fires, such as Marysville and Kinglake, at risk. A man in his 60s was found dead in Harcourt, though police say his death is not believed to be directly linked to the fires.
Greek Tribune
Adelaide, South Australia
© 2021 Greek Community Tribune All Rights Reserved
Victoria has declared a state of disaster
February 2026 Victoria has declared a state of disaster after severe bushfires swept across the state, with at least 60 new fires igniting during extreme heat and dangerous conditions. Three people—a man, woman and child—remain missing after being seen near a home in Longwood that was later destroyed. As of late Friday, four emergency-level fires were burning in Longwood, Ravenswood South, the Alpine National Park, and Walwa near the NSW border. The disaster declaration covers 18 local government areas and one alpine resort, granting authorities powers to seize private property, restrict movement and force evacuations to protect lives. More than 130,000 hectares had burned by Friday evening. The Longwood fire, which began midweek and devastated Ruffy, spread rapidly in unpredictable winds, threatening towns including Euroa and Benalla, and placing communities previously hit by the 2009 Black Saturday fires, such as Marysville and Kinglake, at risk. A man in his 60s was found dead in Harcourt, though police say his death is not believed to be directly linked to the fires.
Greek Tribune
Adelaide, South Australia