As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Sydney Morning Herald // World

As it happened: People flee Longwood, Thologolong fires expected to grow significantly on Friday’s catastrophic fire danger day, Hume Freeway remains closed

Thursday 8th January 2026, 11:09AM

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

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