Australia NOW! Raging Hellfire: Evacuations Ordered as Giant Blaze Engulfs Victoria's Western Front
Several settlements in the western part of Victoria, Australia, have been ordered to evacuate due to a monstrous wildfire rapidly approaching the towns.
The out-of-control fire, located approximately two hours northwest of the state capital Melbourne, ignited on February 22 and has already burnt around 24,000 acres of forests and farmland.
Emergency services have called on thousands of people from 28 rural settlements in the path of the wildfire to leave their homes and head to evacuation centers. Authorities emphasized that "immediate departure is the safest option" and warned that emergency services might not be able to assist those who choose to stay.
Over 2,000 people were evacuated on Thursday, heading to the nearby regional center of Ballarat, 59 miles west of Melbourne. On Friday, hundreds more residents of Victoria were urged to leave their homes immediately after the fire destroyed several properties and killed livestock.
Premier Minister Hasinta Allan reported that over 1,000 firefighters are actively engaged in extinguishing the fire across a 5,000-hectare area. They are supported by 24 aircraft dropping water from above. "We mourn the reports of property loss that are beginning to come in," said Premier Minister Hasinta Allan at a press briefing. "Given the active nature of the fire and the challenging terrain in this area, it will take some time to assess the full extent of the damage."
At least two schools were closed, and students from four schools were transferred to other schools. About 5,000 properties throughout Victoria were left without electricity.
Victoria's Fire Chief, Jason Heffernan, noted that the fire started due to heat and strong winds. It was expected that a cold front from the southern coast of Australia, moving into the fire-affected regions, would help combat the fires. "Unfortunately, the winds did not calm where we thought, and it resulted in the fire accelerating," said Jason Heffernan.
After several rainy years, Australia is experiencing one of the most significant seasons of wildfires. The situation in Victoria is part of a broader picture of harsh weather conditions and fires affecting various parts of Australia. Emergency services are on high alert, and extreme fire warnings are also in effect in South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
A catastrophic situation with wildfires is observed worldwide, covering vast areas, and, most alarmingly, they become almost impossible to extinguish.
Why are such fires becoming more prevalent, and how does the Earth's core influence this? What is happening inside our planet? And how can we confront these climate challenges? Answers can be found here.
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