Power grid under threat as bushfire conditions worsen

Angela Macdonald-SmithSenior resources writer

Jan 9, 2020 – 1.34pm

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A forecast return to extreme bushfire conditions in Victoria has triggered fresh concerns that the power grid could be thrown into crisis for a second time in two weeks.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews warned conditions of "extreme danger" for bushfires in the East Gippsland and Alpine regions of the state were due to return on Friday.

Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables.