Authorities : Five fires still burning across the state of Victoria , all under control . Residents in Narbethong area have been advised to `` action their fire plans '' Wildfires destroyed more than 1,800 homes , displaced about 7,000 people . The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for parts of southern and eastern Australia as strong winds sweep through the region.
Authorities : Five fires still burning across the state of Victoria , all under control . Residents in Narbethong area have been advised to `` action their fire plans '' Wildfires destroyed more than 1,800 homes , displaced about 7,000 people . Brendan Sokaluk , 39 , charged with starting one wildfire that killed at least 21 people .