Three Missing After House Explosion in Australia

Three individuals, a man, a woman, and a child, are missing in Longwood, Victoria, after bushfires devastated the area, prompting evacuation warnings. Firefighters had previously warned them of the dangers, but upon returning, they found their location completely destroyed. Authorities reported multiple properties damaged or lost, particularly in Ruffy, while emergency officials urged those in bushland areas to evacuate immediately. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed hope for the best but prepared for the worst, echoing concerns reminiscent of the catastrophic 2019 bushfires.

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