By Christine Chen SYDNEY, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A record-breaking heatwave baked Australia's southeast for a fifth straight day on Wednesday, fanning bushfires and straining the power grid, leaving thousands of properties without electricity.

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A state of disaster has been declared in parts of Victoria as emergency services work around the clock to contain the blazes and protect lives. Hundreds of firefighting crews, supported by local and interstate resources, are engaged in the battle against the fires.

Temperatures above 40°C and hot winds in Victoria produced dangerous bushfire conditions reminiscent of the Black Summer fires of 2019‑2020.

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