Vic fire conditions set to get worse

Bushfires are threatening Victorian towns and emergency bosses warn conditions will only get worse. Source: AAP

BUSHFIRES are threatening Victorian towns and emergency bosses warn the extreme conditions will only get worse.

RESIDENTS of Moyston in Victoria's west have been told it is too late to leave as firefighters battled an out-of-control blaze pushing towards their town on Friday afternoon, with nearby Maroona also threatened.

Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley says high overnight temperatures are expected to create even worse fire conditions on Saturday."Be attuned for the 48 hours, be attuned about what happens overnight and make sure you understand that it's not just going to be fires that run in the daylight hours," Mr Lapsley told reporters on Friday.He told Victorians to monitor several forms of emergency information to ensure they didn't miss important information in the early hours of Saturday.Temperatures are tipped to stay as high as 28c overnight, before hitting 39c in Melbourne and more than 40c in regional areas on Saturday.Ambulance Victoria's Paul Holman said the overnight heat would mean ill and elderly people could struggle on Saturday."The body doesn't have enough time to recover," he said.Mr Holman said people should check on their neighbours and make sure they stay hydrated and out of the heat if possible."Some of the interesting research out recently has shown that slushies, or ice drinks, are very effective in cooling. So that's probably a good tip for people - use slushies," he said.Premier Daniel Andrews told parents not to leave children in cars, and to report anyone lighting fires."Today is about making sure we do nothing to contribute to a fire," he said.Victoria Police acting commissioner Tim Cartwright urged people to call 000 if they see anyone lighting a fire or welding or using an angle grinder.

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