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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Stephanie Convery

Worst heatwave since Black Saturday forecast for Victoria as WA faces Tropical Cyclone Luana

A total fire ban is in place for much of Victoria as conditions remain very hot in the north, with extreme fire danger conditions prevailing, including strengthening westerly winds.
A total fire ban is in place for much of Victoria as conditions remain very hot in the north, with extreme fire danger conditions prevailing, including strengthening westerly winds. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Out of control bushfires threatened towns in Victoria on Sunday as the worst heatwave since 2009 began sweeping through the state, while residents of Western Australia prepared to face Tropical Cyclone Luana as the extreme weather system moved inland.

“This is a very serious set of weather conditions,” said Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebusch on Sunday.

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