A CHRISTMAS Day bushfire destroyed more than 100 homes in Victoria, Australia, and led to 1500 people being evactuated.
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The blazes which continued through Christmas and Boxing Day, destroyed 98 homes in Wye River while another 18 were burned down in Separation Creek – both popular seaside destinations for tourists.
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More than 150 firefighters with eight aircraft and 60 fire trucks spent the holiday fighting the fires. The hottest weather of summer traditionally comes in February and January.
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But temperatures will rise again to 37C on Thursday, potentially causing fire flare-ups.
He said a bus tour by residents through the fire zone was an emotional and heart-breaking experience for everyone involved.
In 2009, Victoria witnessed Australia’s worst ever bushfire disaster, which has since been dubbed Black Saturday.
Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said although the immediate fire threat has eased, the fire will continue to burn for weeks.
Meetings have been held on Saturday for tons of of victims urgently moved out of affected cities on Friday, many spending Christmas night time in hurriedly organised shelters.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said residents had shown courage in the face of the bushfires.
Wye River and Separation Creek residents hear news of the devastation.
The CFA said people wishing to reach Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Lorne would be able to, and those heading to Apollo Bay, the Twelve Apostles and Port Fairy should travel inland.
Risk assessment teams have been inspecting properties for damaged power lines and other issues such as asbestos.
The Australian government will provide grants of $1,300 to people who have lost or are unable to access their homes, ABC says.
Walking trails in the nearby Great Otway National Park were closed to the public, as some of the fires are in the park.
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“As a precaution, before they made an announcement to evacuate, we decided it would be prudent to leave”, he said.
