Bushfires: States on fire alert amid extreme heat and gusty winds

Scorching heat and dangerous fire conditions are sweeping across eastern Australia, with temperatures soaring into the mid-40s in some areas, including Birdsville and Moomba. The extreme weather has fueled bushfires in the Grampians, complicating firefighting efforts with wind gusts reaching 95km/h. Sydney is now facing extreme fire danger ratings, with a total fire ban in place, while a cool change offers relief to southern states like Victoria and SA later in the weekend.

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