00:00We can confirm that at least
00:05three homes have been lost in the Otways fire complex as well.
00:10As well as 16 other structures, including sheds and outbuildings.
00:15Look, fire conditions did ease here in the Otways yesterday.
00:20Fire authorities are hopeful that the Carlisle River blaze could be brought under control.
00:25In the coming days, if conditions remain favourable, some residents...
00:30..from around the Carlisle River area were able to return home yesterday.
00:35But for those from Jolly Brand, Carr Warren and surrounding areas, it's another day of...
00:40..uncertainty as it's not yet safe to return to those areas.
00:45The Colac incident controller has said that the priority is to get...
00:50..people back to their homes as soon as it is safe to do so.
00:53But it's important to remember...
00:55..that it's dense bushland here, so fire is not the only consideration around safe...
01:00..it's also things like falling debris.
01:02People are also being asked to monitor conditions.
01:05..as there's extreme heat forecast across parts of the state in the...
01:10..the coming days.
01:11But here in the southwest, it's tipped to...
01:13..or it's forecast to reach...
01:15..the mid-30s tomorrow and then we'll ease back to about 20 degrees by...
01:20..a Sunday.
01:21The fires here in the Yachtways have burned through 11,000 hectares...
01:25..and look, people are really remaining hopeful despite...
01:30..extremely challenging situation the past few days.
01:34Here...
01:35..at the Colac showgrounds where an emergency relief centre has been set up.
01:39People have...
01:40..brought their horses, ducks, guinea pigs even, rabbits, cats and dogs of course.
01:45Birthdays have been celebrated, friendships have been forged and...
01:50..every...
01:50..and everyone tells us just how grateful they are for the firefighters on the front lines...
01:54..who have been...
01:55..who have been working tirelessly to protect their homes and will continue to do so for the...
02:00..the coming weeks.
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