Wild Fires in Australia

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UPDATE:
5 fires still burn as heat looms
Updated: 09:59, Thursday February 19, 2009
Victorian firefighters are continuing their battle to contain a large blaze in inaccessible country in the Wilsons Promontory National Park.
It is one of five blazes that firefighters are still trying to get on top of ahead of warmer and windy conditions forecast for Monday.
Department of Sustainability and Environment spokesman Stuart Ord said the Wilsons Promontory fire was continuing to be a challenge for firefighters.
The fire, which has burnt more than 12,000ha, is not threatening any private property, but Yanakie residents have been warned to expect smoke.
'Because of the rough terrain we can't get our firefighters to the edge of the fire, so it's still moving in a west to southwesterly direction,' Mr Ord said.
'We're bombing it from the air to make sure that Yanakie is safe.'
Firefighters are also throwing a lot of their resources around the East Kilmore-Murrindindi Complex fire - the state's largest blaze which is also threatening water catchments.
Mr Ord said about one third of resources were placed in that area and firefighters were trying to establish containment lines before the warmer weather.
Possible dry lightening strikes through the northwest of the state forecast for Thursday were also posing a concern.
Mr Ord said the north of the state was still very dry and there were fears the lightening could cause fresh outbreaks of fire.
Police resources in the bushfire recovery effort will be strengthened with the arrival of 150 NSW police officers on Thursday.
The members will support Victoria Police officers in the bushfire-affected areas of Marysville, Whittlesea and Kinglake.
They will help in manning road blocks, traffic duties and supporting local police in conducting proactive patrols.
On Sunday thousands of Victorians will gather in Melbourne and a string of bushfire-scorched townships as part of a national day of mourning for those killed.
Buckingham Palace has also confirmed Princess Anne will attend a service in Melbourne on Sunday and will also tour fire-ravaged towns.
The death toll from the devastating fires, which began on February 7, stands at 201 and authorities do not expect this figure to rise much higher.
 
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