Three people missing and multiple properties destroyed as bushfire hits Victorian town ‘like a bomb’

Authorities warn lives could be lost amid catastrophic conditions as firefighters fears there is ‘nothing left’ of town in Strathbogie Ranges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn out-of-control bushfire in central Victoria has destroyed multiple properties and three people remain unaccounted for, as authorities warn lives could be lost due to the catastrophic fire conditions.The Emergency Management Commissioner, Tim Wiebusch, on Friday confirmed the Longwood bushfire was burning out of control and had destroyed both community and residential property in the town of Ruffy, about 175km north of Melbourne. Continue reading...