Victoria's 2026 Bushfires: Unprecedented Destruction
The January 2026 Victorian bushfires, described as unlike anything before, ravaged 400,000 hectares, claimed a life, and killed over 15,000 livestock. Read the full timeline and impact analysis.
The January 2026 Victorian bushfires, described as unlike anything before, ravaged 400,000 hectares, claimed a life, and killed over 15,000 livestock. Read the full timeline and impact analysis.
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