As we begin to assess the fire damage in Victoria, we must not overlook these hidden costs
Phys.org • 1/14/2026
Summary
Victoria has declared a state of disaster due to widespread fires that have destroyed more than 500 structures and affected 1,000 agricultural properties. There has been one reported fatality as a result of the fires.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
46d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1107
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1107/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1107/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 46 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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