Satellite imagery shows vast smoke plumes billowing across Bass Strait as Victorian authorities remain on high alert ahead of hot conditions forecast for Thursday.
Hundreds of people have fled to evacuation centres after record-breaking rain in northern Australia,with the deluge set to continue for days.
Bushfires in WA’s south-west have claimed four homes,while power pole fires cut electricity supply to nearly 40,000 homes across the state.
Police said on Friday afternoon that a 36-year-old man from Northam has been charged in relation to one of the fires.
A bushfire advice warning is current for residents in Perth’s south as firefighters remain in place to mop up.
The five-year-old was visiting the museum on January 15 with his mum when an old parking meter fell on him causing fatal injuries.
An emergency bushfire warning was issued for residents in the suburbs of Byford,Karrakup and Cardup around 5am.
The boy was visiting the museum last week with his mum when the accident occurred. He died two days later in hospital from his injuries.
Communities lashed by severe thunderstorms and rain will receive government support to repair homes as crews assess the damage from three days of extreme weather.
Two women were taken to St Vincent’s Hospital after a large fig tree fell on them in Hyde Park.