Australia news live: authorities warn Otways bushfire could ‘run again’ as temperatures in Victoria’s north set to soar

Coastal areas of the state expected to experience cooler conditions on Thursday. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWelcome to the Australia live news blog, it’s Natasha May here to guide you through today’s events.Authorities are warning dry conditions could cause a large bushfire that ravaged communities in Victoria’s Otways to “run again” over the coming weeks. Amid milder weather, the threat has been downgraded for now after the blaze destroyed three homes and 16 other structures when a wind change occurred during severe heatwave conditions. Continue reading...