Residents in fire-prone areas advised to activate bushfire plans ahead of extreme temperatures this weekendVictorians are being told to get ready for extreme temperatures this weekend. A total fire ban was issued across the entire state for Saturday, with Melbourne tipped to experience its hottest day in almost two years. That would be the hottest day the city had experienced since 13 January 2016, when temperatures soared to 42.2C. Life Saving Victoria warned beachgoers of potential dangers after four drownings along the state’s coastline since Christmas Day. Brisbane recorded more than a third of the total number, with 406 children rescued from locked cars last year.

Source: The Guardian January 05, 2018 01:36 UTC