Emergency services called to more than 1,500 jobs in 24 hours as the city was pelted by hail that smashed skylights and roof tiles.
Melbourne was struck by lightning, rain, flash flooding, golf ball-sized hail and fire overnight as a severe thunderstorm made its way over much of the state.Melbourne's eastern suburbs received 26mm of rain overnight and were struck by large hailstones
The fire danger is predicted to rise on Wednesday when northerly winds increase across most of Victoria
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