Filming a Frosty Fruit in 48C heat. Spoiler alert: the camera couldn't handle it –video

How long does it take for a Frosty Fruit to melt in a heatwave? Guardian Australia sacrificed three ice blocks in Melbourne, Sydney and Ouyen, where the temperature hit 48C on Tuesday. It was the fifth day in a row that temperatures have exceeded 40C, with four more forecast to follow

• Explainer: What happens to the human body in 49C heat? Australians are finding out