Homes of volunteer firefighters among 350 structures lost so far in ‘heartbreaking’ Victorian bushfires
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announces appeal to support those affected, as authorities warn fire risk could spike again later in monthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe number of buildings lost in Victoria’s...
<p>Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announces appeal to support those affected, as authorities warn fire risk could spike again later in month</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jan/12/victoria-bushfires-adelaide-festival-writers-week-board-chair-resigns-anthony-albanese-labor-sussan-ley-coalition-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The number of buildings lost in Victoria’s devastating bushfires has risen to 350, with authorities warning that number would grow as assessors are able to access more areas affected by 12 large fires still burning across the state.</p><p>Speaking from the small western Victorian town of Natimuk on Monday, Jacinta Allan also announced a fundraising appeal to support victims of the fires.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/12/victorian-bushfires-homes-lost">Continue reading...</a>
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