Dean Narramore, senior meteorologist, warned that extreme fire dangers would escalate in parts of South Australia and Victoria. Conditions are ideal for fires to become uncontrollable, especially with ongoing fires in the Grampians and central Victoria.
The Country Fire Service chief officer, Brett Loughlin, noted that South Australia is experiencing one of its driest periods on record, which significantly increases the risk of rapid fire spread.
On Christmas Day, Adelaide is expected to record its hottest Christmas since 2016, with temperatures soaring into the high 30s to early 40s, leading to total fire bans and extreme risks.
Victoria's fire risk is at its worst since the 2019 black summer, with extreme fire dangers expected across nearly all regions, prompting a total fire ban on Boxing Day.
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