Tennis stars to sizzle as state braces for sweltering heat, bushfires

By Rachael Dexter
Updated January 17 2018 - 6:18pm, first published 6:08pm
36 degree temeperatures are predicted and some hit the beach ahead of the heat at Altona Beach. 4th March 2016. Photo by Jason South The Age 4/3/2016 Early morning Altona Beach sunrise. Melbourne Generic.  Photo by Jason South
36 degree temeperatures are predicted and some hit the beach ahead of the heat at Altona Beach. 4th March 2016. Photo by Jason South The Age 4/3/2016 Early morning Altona Beach sunrise. Melbourne Generic. Photo by Jason South

Total fire bans are in place and health alerts issued, as the state braces for scorching temperatures that will test players at the Australian Open this week.

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