I am in a complete state of shock with the fires in Victoria. 66 dead and over 600 homes lost -but emergency services can't get into some townships to even see what the damage is.

We have a huge pall of smoke right across the sky to the south and while I know it is blowing up here with the southerly change and there are no fires around Canberra, it still makes you feel really nervous.

It is still awfully hot with erratic winds. A cool change is forecast but for many down south it is simply too late.

A horrendous day for people in the fire zones and their friends and families scattered all over the world. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. It really puts things into perspective and makes you appreciate all you have!