Grampians Bushfire: 76,000 Hectares Burned, 4 Homes Lost, Livestock Decimated

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Lightning-sparked bushfire in Grampians National Park finally contained after blazing through 76,000 hectares with a 422-kilometer fire footprint.

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Four residential properties destroyed as emergency warnings forced communities to evacuate during Christmas period.

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Livestock casualties mount with 775 sheep, one horse, one cattle, and 1,285 beehives lost to the devastating flames.

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Farmland bears heavy toll as 13,538 hectares scorched, including 10,053 hectares of pasture and 540 kilometers of fencing.

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Firefighters executed strategic burning operations to strengthen containment lines ahead of dangerous fire conditions.

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Tourism takes massive hit during peak season as Halls Gap and Grampians National Park remain temporarily closed.

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Halls Gap residents record up to 20 millimeters of rainfall after 21 days of intense firefighting.

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Returning residents face stark reality of charred landscapes and still-burning trees requiring careful monitoring.

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SES crews respond to 30 fallen trees, 20 building damages, and 9 flooding incidents across Ballarat, Emerald, Melton and Whittlesea.

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Temperature forecast to climb to low to mid-30s by weekend, keeping authorities vigilant for potential flare-ups.

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