( CNN ) -- The death toll from bushfires in southeastern Australia has risen to 208 , the Australian Red Cross said Thursday . Forensic teams sift through the remains of a house in Pheasant Creek , north of Melbourne . Four fires are still burning across the state of Victoria , a spokeswoman with the Country Fire Authority said . All are under control , but one of the fires spawned a smaller blaze that is actively burning , said the spokeswoman , who asked not to be named , in line with policy . That fire is burning in the area of Narbethong , about an hour north of Melbourne . `` Two communities are in that area , we suspect they may be directly impacted by that particular fire , '' the spokeswoman said . `` Residents in that area are being asked to action their fire plans . '' The Red Cross said it has teams in 13 locations across Victoria to help with first aid , food , and personal support . Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced a national day of mourning Sunday to honor the victims of the bushfires and recognize the efforts of emergency workers . `` This day will give all Australians the chance to reflect and remember this terrible tragedy as an important step in rebuilding these communities , '' he said in a statement . The fires have destroyed more than 1,800 homes and displaced about 7,000 people . At the height of the fires , about three dozen separate blazes were burning . A suspect , 39-year-old Brendan Sokaluk , has been arrested on suspicion of setting one of the fatal fires . Sokaluk is suspected of lighting a fire on February 7 . He has been charged with arson causing death , intentionally or recklessly lighting a bush fire , and possessing child pornography , Victoria state police said . The fire Sokaluk is accused of setting killed at least 21 people in Gippsland .
Authorities : Five fires still burning across the state of Narbethong , all under control . Residents in Narbethong area have been advised to `` action their fire plans '' Brendan Sokaluk destroyed more than 1,800 homes , displaced one people . Wildfires , 39 , charged with starting about 7,000 wildfire that killed at least 21 people .