Coastal areas of the state expected to experience cooler conditions on Thursday. Follow the latest updates live
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But first more, on those fires in the Otways from AAP:
While milder weather is helping firefighters gain the upper hand, Forest Fire Management Victoria chief fire officer Chris Hardman says the risk of a flare-up on fire grounds remains:
There is still a chance that this fire could run again within the next two or three weeks because of the nature of the season.
It’s so dry, you know. If we get some really good rainfall, that will be incredibly helpful, and that will build our confidence.
