As Warrnambool and surrounds endures the possibilty of days without phone, internet or banking services, we take a look at the social media reaction to the situation.
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Telstra has warned it could take several days to restore all landline services to the area, although mobile cell towers had restored basic mobile phone access to some regions.
Telstra photos show the extent of fire damage at the Warrnambool exchange.
Telstra photos show the extent of fire damage at the Warrnambool exchange.
Telstra photos show the extent of fire damage at the Warrnambool exchange.
Telstra photos show the extent of fire damage at the Warrnambool exchange.
Firefighters at the scene of the fire yesterday. Photo: DAMIAN WHITE