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‘Like something from Apocalypse Now’: Catastrophic bushfires tipped to become the new normal

The Longwood bushfire that tore through central Victoria last week was unstoppable at times and experts are warning of more to come.

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The Longwood bushfire that tore through central Victoria last week was unstoppable at times and experts are warning of more to come.

19 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 19 days ago on Friday, January 16, 2026.

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The Longwood fire burned over 136,000 hectares, destroying 173 homes and killing one, driven by extreme weather and suspected ignition from a semi-trailer spark.