Authorities warn travellers and tourists to be alert to emergency warnings with extreme fire danger forecast over much of NSW, Victoria, WA and SA

Victoria is preparing to face the most dangerous fire conditions since the 2019–20 black summer, with help from neighbouring states on the way.

State Control Centre spokesperson Luke Hegarty said authorities were focused on preparing for very serious conditions forecast for Thursday and Friday.

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