A bushfire is burning in Victoria's west, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.

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Location: Western Victoria, near Ballarat.
Status: The fire is still burning out of control.
Evacuations: Several communities have been evacuated, including Bord, Avoca, and parts of Ballarat.
Homes threatened: Hundreds of homes are in danger.
Firefighters: Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze.
Weather: Hot and windy conditions are expected to continue, making firefighting efforts difficult.