Prolonged heatwave conditions set to begin over the weekend will pose challenges for both the Victorian community and the fire crews currently battling the fires in the Grampians National Park, with firefighters today using aircraft and back burning as a key part of the containment strategy, to help protect surrounding communities and environment from the impacts of these fires.
The threat of the bushfire in the Little Desert National Park has reduced and crews have made significant progress towards containment ahead of the weekend.
With much of the state expected to reach the high 30s and low 40s over the next few days, Victorians are reminded to protect themselves and others during days of extreme heat.
Thunderstorms and dry lightning are a concern on the weekend, which may lead to new fire starts on days of elevated fire risk and increased activity at the ongoing fires currently in the landscape.