Catastrophic fire warning issued as state faces worst fire-risk day in years
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Victoria is facing the worst fire-risk day since the Black Summer bushfires.
A catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued ahead of very hot and windy conditions.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan says it’s the first time there’s been a catastrophic rating in Victoria since the commencement of the Australian fire danger rating system.
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Wimmera residents left confused by CFA ‘catastrophic’ warning
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