Storm hits Vic before fire spike danger

By Marnie Banger and Ulises Izquierdo
Updated January 20 2020 - 7:03pm, first published 6:58pm
The SES have responded to almost 1500 calls for assistance as hail and storms lashed Victoria.
The SES have responded to almost 1500 calls for assistance as hail and storms lashed Victoria.

Heavy rain has lashed Melbourne's east as a storm travels towards bushfire-affected areas, but it will be little help to temper the blazes, with fire danger set to spike on Wednesday.