Authorities in Australia's southeast, particularly Victoria, are warning of "catastrophic" fire conditions on Friday due to intensifying bushfires. Two large fires, near Longwood and Walwa, have already destroyed structures and are expected to spread amid high temperatures and strong winds. Evacuations are underway, and many schools are set to close. Conditions are being compared to the deadly 2019 Black Summer fires. New Zealand is also anticipating record warm temperatures.