Victoria Offers Financial Aid for Victims of ‘Singapore’ Sized Bushfires

The affected areas cover 75,000 hectares—about the size of Singapore—with the fire perimeter extending 300 kilometres.

A supplied image shows CFA firetrucks near an out of control bushfire in the Grampians National park, Victoria on Dec. 23, 2024. AAP Image/Supplied by CFA

Victoria’s Deputy Premier Ben Carroll has announced emergency relief measures for residents impacted by bushfires in the Grampians region, offering financial assistance to those facing severe hardship.

Carroll confirmed that families and individuals affected by the fires will be eligible for $340 per child and $680 per adult.