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Australia Bushfire Destroys Over 50 Homes in Victoria – Emergency Authority

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At least 53 houses were destroyed by bushfires in Australia’s southeastern state of Victoria, Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley told journalists.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to the emergencies official, more information on damages resulting from the Jamieson Track fire will be released over the next 24 hours.

​"The 53 houses that are destroyed, there will be more that are damaged," Lapsley said as quoted by Sky News Australia on Saturday.

​Emergency warnings have been issued for several coastal areas in Victoria, as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.

​According to Lapsley, the fire was triggered by a lightning strike on December 19. Sky News Australia said that the blaze could continue into February 2016.

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