The Australian | Houses that have been lost in bushfires at Separation Creek. Picture: David ... The Australian The declaration is designed to fastback the processing of claims and payments, the Insurance Council of Australia said. ICA CEO Rob Whelan said the industry was liaising with fire authorities but believed the initial bill for the fires was about $25 ... At least 100 homes lost in Victoria bushfires Victorian bushfires: Number of homes confirmed destroyed by blaze rises to 103 Long, hot summer to continue to pose high risk of bushfires in Victoria |