Authorities warn dry weather could make the Victoria Otways bushfire flare up again in the next two to three weeks. The recent blaze destroyed three homes and 16 structures after a wind change during a heatwave. Although the fire threat is lowered now due to milder weather, the risk remains because of the dry conditions. Around Walwa in northern Victoria, temperatures are expected to reach the 40s Celsius today. Residents in Gellibrand, Barongarook, Charleys Creek, and other local areas have been told to stay alert. An emergency warning was downgraded, but people are urged not to return home yet due to hazards like fallen trees blocking roads. Tim Holland, deputy incident controller at Colac Incident Control Centre, said, "It has been a tough few weeks for community members and we’re really working to make roads safe from hazardous trees to get them back in." Fire crews continue to set control lines when weather permits. Forest Fire Management Victoria’s chief fire officer Chris Hardman said, "There is still a chance that this fire could run again within the next two or three weeks because of the nature of the season. It’s so dry, you know. If we get some really good rainfall, that will be incredibly helpful, and that will build our confidence. But the risk will be present... I would argue, at least for a couple of weeks." In political news, Nationals MP Colin Boyce has announced he will challenge party leader David Littleproud. Boyce called the party "committing political suicide" by ending the Coalition. Opposition leader Sussan Ley said Littleproud rejected talks this week after the Coalition breakup. A meeting will be scheduled once the party’s spill motion is confirmed. Stay tuned for Boyce’s statement on ABC Radio.