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Fires forecast prompts Victoria to extend state of disaster across East Gippsland and Alpine bushfire zones
Victorian authorities are urging people in the state's declared disaster zones to leave the area, amid fears bushfires could begin to threaten communities by sunrise.
Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s first-ever state of disaster ahead of “significant fire activity” forecast for the next two days as the bushfire crisis continues.
- ABC news
Two evacuate-now warnings and one emergency warning were issued on Thursday evening for areas in the Alps, including Mt Buffalo.
A separate emergency warning was issued for …