THE HEAT IS ON AGAIN: Severe fire danger ahead of soaring temperatures
In Victoria, a total fire ban has been issued for swathes of the state ahead of forecast scorching temperatures and strong winds.
The Mallee, Wimmera and Northern County regions will be under a total fire ban on Monday, with very high to extreme fire danger expected. Gusts of up to 70km/h are also forecast for the northwest, with an expected high of 43C in Mildura and 42C in Swan Hill.Meanwhile, an emergency-level bushfire at Newland on Kangaroo Island in South Australia was downgraded over the weekend but still considered watch and act level on Sunday night.
The southern state’s Mid North, Flinders and Riverland regions will remain under total fire bans on Monday, each categorised as having a severe fire danger rating.
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