A total fire ban has been declared in parts of Victoria as temperatures are expected to climb into the 40s on Monday.
Total fire bans have been issued for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern County regions, which are expected to see high to severe fire danger.
Residents in the state’s north have been urged to stay alert and stay connected with fire authorities by downloading the Victoria emergency app. Image: Getty
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