Victoria’s bushfire threat has eased, with no emergency warnings for the first time since last Thursday. Twelve major fires still burn, some expected to last weeks. The State Control Centre confirmed this on Tuesday morning. Premier Jacinta Allan called it “pleasing news” reflecting the “huge amount of work” done by emergency services. Emergency management commissioner Tim Wiebusch reported 20 "watch and act" and 20 advice warnings remain. He warned conditions could worsen next week and urged communities to stay alert. About 404,000 hectares have burned. More than 500 buildings are damaged or destroyed, up from 350 earlier. The Longwood fire alone destroyed at least 90 homes and 243 outbuildings. It covered 144,000 hectares near central Victoria. Tragically, the fire claimed Maxwell Hobson, a cattle farmer in Terip Terip. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences, saying, “That community will be grieving today.” He urged all affected areas, including flood-hit north Queensland, to stay safe and heed authorities. Ravenswood and Harcourt lost 51 homes and three businesses. The Bendigo rail line was also damaged. Streatham recorded damage to 15 homes and 39 outbuildings. Good news came from the Grass Flat fire in Natimuk, where home losses were downgraded from 30 to 17. Other areas like Yarroweyah, Mount Mercer, Wonnangatta, Kennedys Creek, and Walwa also suffered losses to homes, farmland, and infrastructure. Assessments continue. More than 70 aircraft, including large air tankers and helicopters, are fighting fires from the sky. Authorities now focus on cleanup and reopening roads. Premier Allan said the state and federal governments have started with a $10 million bushfire cleanup fund. This is an initial step, with a special focus on uninsured and underinsured homes. The state will provide $5 million to waive landfill fees and has opened a recovery hotline at 1800 560 760. Farmers face huge losses, with more than 15,000 livestock dead and injured. Emergency teams work to reopen over 100 roads covering 155 km, many still unsafe. Allan urged only local residents to travel to fire-hit areas, promising updates when safe access resumes.