Victorian Premier DanielAndrewsMP has extended the state's first-ever state of disaster ahead of 'significant fire activity' on the weekend.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has extended the state's first-ever state of disaster ahead of "significant fire activity" on the weekend.
"With hot weather and significant winds there is every reason to believe we are going to have more fire today, and of course tomorrow and potentially right into the weekend," he said. "This is a really significant challenge for us… we’ve extended the state of disaster because we believe it will save lives." Image: News Corp Australia
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