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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and Mallee regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee regions for Friday, 8 December 2023.

7 Dec 2023

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One hundred firefighters battle Thornhill Park grassfire

More than 100 firefighters battled a grassfire at Thornhill Park last night (6 December).

7 Dec 2023

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Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck

Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade celebrated the official handover of their new rescue truck today which will boost the members’ response to road crash rescue incidents.

7 Dec 2023

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New Crime Stoppers campaign targets fire safety

This week, Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police launched their new bushfire campaign 'You light It, you own It. – any spark can start a fire'.

7 Dec 2023

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Works set to begin on new Golden Square Fire Station

The start of construction to build the new Golden Square Fire Station was marked with a sod turn event today.

5 Dec 2023

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St Leonards celebrates new fire station

St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Brigade members gathered over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of their new fire station.

5 Dec 2023

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Celebrating CFA volunteers

Volunteers are the most giving people, which is why it’s so important to celebrate them on International Volunteer Day (IVD).

5 Dec 2023

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Flames of unity: fire brigade lights up Diwali Festival

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Traralgon West Fire Brigade illuminated the annual Diwali Festival with their presence, forging a bond that symbolises unity and solidarity in their loca ...

4 Dec 2023

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Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27.

4 Dec 2023

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Flowerdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years

While COVID hampered their 75-year anniversary celebrations in 2020, Flowerdale Fire Brigade made up for lost time over the weekend (25 November), hosting a well-deserved afternoon tea.

4 Dec 2023

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New Linton memorial to honour fallen firefighters 25 years on

Geelong West Fire Brigade unveiled a new memorial at their station today, 2 December, to honour and remember five of its members who lost their lives at the Linton bushfire 25 years ago.

2 Dec 2023

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