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CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn

On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie.

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13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships

Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 4,5, 6 and 7:

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15 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety

Total Fire Ban declared for South West region

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March.

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10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information

Total Fire Ban declared in five fire weather districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West, Central, Wimmera, North Central and West and South Gippsland regions tomorrow due to forecasted Extreme weather conditions.

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8 Mar 2024 Environment Community Safety Operational Information

Vale Garry Mallen

The Funeral Service for the late Garry James Mallen was held today (Friday 9 February) at the Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck Street, Portland

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9 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Garry Mallen funeral details

The funeral of Garry Mallen, former captain of Portland Fire Brigade and the brigade's current 4th Lieutenant, will be held at 2pm tomorrow (Friday 9 February) at Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck St, Por ...

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8 Feb 2024 People

Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade

Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland.

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30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke

Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke.

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25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships

Fire restrictions announced for the South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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10 Nov 2023 Others