Total burn ban in place across the region . Causes of the other fires are unclear , preliminary investigations showed . At least 200 homes have been destroyed by just three fires . 12 of the 14 fires burning today are not contained , a rural fire service report . More than 108 hectares ( 269,000 acres ) of land has been burned .
Total burn ban in place across the region . At least 200 homes have been destroyed by just three fires . 12 of the 14 fires burning today are not contained , a rural fire service report . More than 108 hectares ( 269,000 acres ) of land has been burned .