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Victoria faces a catastrophic fire emergency as record heatwaves fuel blazes that have already destroyed homes and left thousands without power.

Australians have been told to prepare for the worst as "catastrophic" bushfires tear through Victoria, destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee in scenes that apocalyptic experts warn could become the new normal.
With temperatures hitting a searing 46.3°C in parts of the country, authorities have issued a stark "leave now" directive. For the Kenyan diaspora in Australia, particularly students in Melbourne and families in regional Victoria, the situation is precarious.
Emergency management officials confirmed that the Longwood bushfire is out of control, having already razed at least 20 homes in the town of Ruffy. The speed of the blaze, driven by 87km/h winds, has overwhelmed containment lines.
Forecasts offer little respite, with a cool change only expected late in the weekend. Until then, communities remain on high alert. "The conditions were extreme yesterday. They’re catastrophic today," warned CFA Chief Jason Heffernan.
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