epaselect epa12639682 A fire fighting helicopter is seen operating near Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epaselect epa12639677 Fire damage is seen at the Coolstore cafe in Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12639604 Harcourt CFA first lieutenant Tyrone Rice inspects damage to his property following a bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12639603 Destroyed tractors and sheds are seen at a property following a bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12639601 Harcourt CFA first lieutenant Tyrone Rice inspects damage to his property following a bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12639602 Harcourt CFA first lieutenant Tyrone Rice inspects damage to his property following a bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa12639600 Destroyed tractors and sheds are seen at a property following a bushfire in Harcourt, Victoria, Australia, 10 January 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT