The fires are slowly coming under control, I think. I've been checking The Age's (http://www.theage.com.au/) (Victorian newspaper) website for updates.
Right now, the figures are: 181 dead, 20 fires out of control, more than 1800 homes lost and 7000 homeless. Police have at least made progress on the arsonists and have arrested one person (who also turned out to have a child pornography stash. How charming.)
On a more positive note, donations have topped $100 million, and emergency payouts from the government are due to start in the next couple of days.
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Right now, the figures are: 181 dead, 20 fires out of control, more than 1800 homes lost and 7000 homeless. Police have at least made progress on the arsonists and have arrested one person (who also turned out to have a child pornography stash. How charming.)
On a more positive note, donations have topped $100 million, and emergency payouts from the government are due to start in the next couple of days.