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East Gippsland bushfire emergencies grow as extreme heat sweeps Victoria
Bushfire emergencies in Victoria's east are threatening homes and lives as the state experiences a day of extreme fire weather, with temperatures already rising above 40...
Four emergency warnings are in place for out-of-control bushfires in East Gippsland, near Tambo Crossing, Suggan Buggan, Wingan River and Wulgulmerang.
- ABC
Firefighters have been pulled out of forests in the area ahead of unpredictable fire conditions forecast for the afternoon.
There is a total fire ban in place for the entire state.
Thousands of holidaymakers were told to evacuate East Gippsland on Sunday after…