I don’t live there, but I can tell you some stories.
My uncle, his wife and my 2 cousins are in Orbost, Gippsland (VIC) right now. He’s a fire spotter. Not been told to leave (yet).
Long-time friend live in Adelaide Hills. Evacuated yesterday.
My family were the only people who called her to see if she was OK.
Also friend, Billy Cooper, ABC Cameraman, currently filming, check out his FB page if you want to see some scary s*it.
Our annual family summer holiday (this year, a road trip from Melbourne to Sydney, with stops in Albury, Canberra, Ulladulla, all put on hold right now.
Stay safe everyone.