According to reports from local authorities, some 228 homes have been destroyed or severely damaged, while the area burned exceeds 400,000 hectares.

Firefighters say that 11 fires are still active, fueled by the extreme heat wave hitting the region.

BThis event, unprecedented since 2020, is causing temperatures close to 45 degrees Celsius, which pose a serious risk to human health and the environment.

The tragedy has already claimed one life and forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.

To address the emergency, the federal and state governments announced an aid package of 19.5 million Australian dollars—equivalent to about 13 million US dollars—for those affected.

The wildfires in the south of the country began on January 5 and quickly spread in multiple directions.

Faced with “catastrophic conditions,” several residents were ordered to evacuate, and schools and businesses had to close.

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