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Firefighters tackle hay blaze in busy afternoon
It was a busy afternoon for the region’s fire brigades on Sunday, attending multiple callouts in various locations across a few hours.At about 2.30pm...
Fire season comes to an end: The season’s stats
AFTER a season dominated by grassfires and intermittent rainfall, the final fire restrictions were last week lifted in Victoria to bring an end to...
New CFA vehicle set to help volunteer health
A new rehabilitation vehicle has already been put to use by Country Fire Authority, CFA, District 12 Headquarters Brigade at the Flowerdale fires in...
Fire-risk remains through autumn according to Bushfire Outlook
Victoria’s drier than average conditions are expected to continue into autumn, with significant grass growth presenting a potential risk for fast-running grassfires.An Australian Seasonal...
Man arrested but police say Flowerdale fire not deliberately lit
A police investigation into a Flowerdale fire remains ongoing following the arrest of a man last week.Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives, with the assistance...
Major grass fire in Northwood causes concern
Fire fighters saved four homes under direct threat from a significant grass in Northwood, north-west of Seymour, on Friday.The cause of the fire, which...
Greater Western Water reminder to prepare an alternative water source
Macedon Ranges residents are being encouraged to be prepared with alternative water sources in the event supply is impacted by fire.With the fire danger...
Extra caution for grassfires after fire on Broadford-Kilmore RoadÂ
KILMORE fire brigade is encouraging residents to take extra precautions against grassfires after several Country Fire Authority, CFA, brigades extinguished a fast-moving fire at...
Mitchell Shire Weekly Police News: January 31, 2023
Fatality near BroadfordPolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash near Broadford on Friday.It is understood a man, 73, was driving along Broadford-Glenaroua...
CFA warns against driving through dry grass
The Country Fire Authority, CFA, has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as...