Victoria bushfires: Gippsland residents told to leave as state faces 43C

Extreme fire danger warnings issued for three regions in Victoria, as NSW braces for temperatures above 40C on Tuesday

East Gippsland residents threatened by out-of-control bushfires were urged to leave their homes on Monday, with temperatures in parts of Victoria forecast to reach as high as 43C

Extreme fire danger warnings issued for the Mallee district, while Wimmera and northern country were issued a severe warning. All three were under total fire bans.