Victorians on alert as bushfire threatens lives and properties

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Hundreds of firefighters in Victoria are fighting a blaze, which was started by multiple lightning strikes

Smoke and ash from a bushfire raging in Victoria's east has blocked out the sun with lives and properties at risk from the blaze.

Burnt leaves and debris had been raining down on the property and he said the grass in the area was dry.He said many of his neighbours had already moved their livestock as a precaution and he planned to move his animals if the fire got closer.The warning applies to Bunyip, Bunyip North, Cornucopia, Garfield, Garfield North, Gembrook, Gentle Annie, Labertouche, Longwarry, Longwarry North, Maryknoll, Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North, Tonimbuk, Tynong and Tynong North.

"Communities listed could be impacted anytime within the next six hours as the wind direction changes," the warning states.Farther east, a bushfire at Dargo was downgraded on Saturday, but a Watch and Act warning remains. Residents have been told leaving is still the safest option and to take Dargo Road and head towards Sale.

 

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