Bushfires have killed one person and destroyed 300 homes and buildings across south-east Australia. The fires have raged for several days, hitting mainly Victoria and New South Wales. These blazes have burned land twice the size of Greater London. Victoria declared a state of emergency. Thousands of firefighters and more than 70 aircraft fight the fires. Residents in over a dozen communities have been told to evacuate. Hot, dry, and windy weather fuels the flames. Officials say the fires may continue for weeks. Victoria's Premier, Jacinta Allan, said 30 fires burn across the state, with ten causing serious concern. By Sunday morning, 350,000 hectares were burnt. Allan said, "We will see fires continue for some time across the state and that is why we are not through the worst of this by a long way." Human remains were found in Gobur, near Longwood, about 110km from Melbourne. Police have not identified the victim. Allan praised emergency workers saying, "This is difficult and confronting work, and it takes a heavy toll." She added, "The Gobur community is grieving." Smoke worsens air quality, affecting Melbourne and nearby areas. These fires are the worst since the 2019-2020 blazes that killed 33 people and destroyed an area the size of Turkey. The town of Harcourt is badly hit. Firefighter Tyrone Rice lost his home while fighting the blaze. He said, "It's like a kick in the guts, but I'm not the first person to go through it, and I won't be the last." Local fire captain Andrew Wilson called the damage "gut-wrenching." Reporter Jack Ward described the destruction as "catastrophic," with some places left with just tin roofs on the ground.