Catastrophic weather conditions sweep through VIC fire zone | 7 News Australia

The fire danger in the state’s west is peaking with winds gusting over 90 kilometres an hour. The mercury soared past 40C as hundreds of firefighters battled to hold a blaze burning west of Ballarat, within its containment lines. Subscribe and set 🔔 » | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » 7NEWS Podcast » Facebook » Twitter » Instagram » 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and , delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS