‘If you have been told to leave, go’: Victorian premier declares state of disaster in multiple areas as bushfires burn out of control
by Benita Kolovos and Cait Kelly from World news | The Guardian on (#72PN2)
Disaster declaration issued for 18 local government areas and an alpine resort as man, woman and child remain unaccounted for
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Jacinta Allan has declared a state of disaster in multiple areas as the Victoria battles an escalating bushfire crisis that has destroyed multiple properties, prompted evacuations and razed more than 50,000 hectares of bushland.
The disaster declaration applies to 18 fire-affected local government areas as well as the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and was made in response to danger to life or property in the affected areas, while a total fire ban is in force across the entire state of Victoria for Saturday.
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