Firefighters in South Australia and Victoria have been fighting for several days to control multiple blazes in the two states.

Twelve homes have been lost in South Australia, Premier Jay Weatherill said, though that number may rise above 30 as damage assessment teams move in to affected areas in the Adelaide Hills.

Meanwhile, all fire warnings in Victoria have been downgraded to advice level, as a cold front moves through the state.

Look back at how the past few days unfolded in South Australia and Victoria through our blog, or read the story on the fires in South Australia.