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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.

10 Nov 2023 Others

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Budj Bim stories of lava and fire

Between Warrnambool and Hamilton you will find yourself on Gunditjmara Country in Budj Bim National Park.

19 Jun 2023 Environment Inclusion and Fairness People

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Fire restrictions to end across South West

Fire restrictions are ending across all of South West Victoria in the coming fortnight.

6 Apr 2023 Operational Information

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CFA's reminder restrictions still in place South West

South West CFA authorities are reminding landowners that fire restrictions are still in place across Warrnambool, Moyne, Southern Grampians shires, and burning off is prohibited without a permit.

30 Mar 2023 Community Safety

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VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March

Penshurst training facility recently hosted a range of activities and attendees.

30 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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St Patrick’s Day fires five years on

On St Patrick’s Day 2018 CFA brigades in the state’s south west were on high alert.

17 Mar 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA warns south-west farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning south-west farmers to take care with their harvesting, especially following significant rain last spring which has led to prolific growth and delayed both the fire and harvesting season ...

13 Jan 2023 Community Safety

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Hamilton shed fire caused by grinder

CFA responded to reports of a shed fire on Leura Lane in Hamilton at around 3.55pm on 13 December.

14 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure

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Fire restrictions announced for Warrnambool, Moyne and Southern Grampians

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 26 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West Region:

9 Dec 2022 Operational Information

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Dunkeld planned burn bus tour

CFA's Community Safety Team in the south-west collaborated with Southern Grampians Shire Council to hold a successful planned burn bus tour.

6 Dec 2022 Environment Community Safety

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New tanker for Hawkesdale Fire Brigade

Hawkesdale Fire Brigade has received a new Iveco Eurocargo 4.4C heavy tanker.

31 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

Eighty-six volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members from Victoria's south west have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

6 Sep 2022 Honours and Awards

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