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A state of disaster was declared in 18 local government areas as well as the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Premier Jacinta Allan announced overnight.
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'It's my home': Victorians evacuate as fires intensify Catastrophic fire danger warnings are in place across parts of Victoria's north and west today, with two significant fires already burning out of control and soaring temperatures forecast on Friday.

NSW has sent firefighters to assist in the Mount Lawson Victorian fire. Weather conditions today are against the firefighting efforts.

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