Raging brushfires in Australia have killed more than 108 people and wiped out whole towns. See this. The fires are in the state of Victoria around Melbourne. I’ve been there. Gippsland–home of the giant worms of Gippsland–and the Yarra Valley, beautiful wine country.
Calling long-time reader Aussie Dave (whom I actually met last time we were in Melbourne)! Are you all right, mate? I think we have some other Australian readers. Check in, please.