Victoria fires: BoM warns of ‘erratic and dangerous’ conditions as Grampians bushfire sees emergency evacuations

Residents in some areas warned it is too late to leave as authorities brace for dangerous winds overnight

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Victorians have been on high alert as the state faced one of its most dangerous fire days in years and firefighters worked to contain multiple blazes across the state in fierce conditions.

A flurry of emergency warnings urging people to leave immediately were issued across the state, particularly in areas near the Grampians fire, which has been raging for days.

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