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Plans to establish a Beveridge fire brigade

A COMMUNITY meeting has been planned to discuss the establishment of an independent Beveridge Fire Brigade to service the growing community.Beveridge is currently serviced...

Police investigate arson in Whittlesea’s Church Street

ARSON and Explosives Squad detectives are investigating a fire at a tobacco business in Whittlesea’s Church Street that went up in flames last week.Emergency...

South Mitchell fire preparation challenge set

SOUTH Mitchell Neighbourhood Watch kicked off its fire preparation challenge on Sunday, aiming to encourage the community to prepare their properties ahead of fire...

Burn-off exemption planned for Macedon Ranges Shire

A temporary burn-off exemption is set to be introduced throughout the Macedon Ranges in October to help landowners prepare their properties ahead of fire...

City of Whittlesea residents urged to be fire ready

City of Whittlesea residents are being urged to prepare for fire season now.Emergency services and local government representatives will present information to residents at...

Call to prepare properties for fire season

As Victoria’s weather begins to warm and communities move closer to an earlier fire season, the Country Fire Authority, CFA, is urging those in...

Preparations key as fire season nears

Victorians can expect a drier and warmer spring with a high chance of an early start to the fire season in the central, western...

CFA reminder: Keep houses safe from fire

THERE are an average of 3000 house fires in Victoria each year and authorities have reinforced that most could be prevented by taking simple...

Man charged after fatal house fire at Goldie, east of Lancefield

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following a fatal house fire in Goldie, east of Lancefield, on Saturday night.Emergency services were called to...

Home heating system safety reminder this winter

Victoria’s fire services are warning people of the fire dangers associated with heaters and to have heating systems regularly inspected as the cold weather...