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Alexandra Fire Brigade is urging the community to be prepared as forest and farmland across Murrindindi has dried and the weather predictions are for hot, dry days with some periods of high winds. “Being prepared means understanding your risks, preparing your property to minimise the impact of fire and having plans to leave early or
An electricity company crew is on its way to Alexandra to attend to a situation where power lines are reportedly touching. The crew is expected to arrive at the Maroondah Hwy, Wharegarwen, scene by 7.20am. The scene is apparently between Grannies Lane and Whanregarwen Rd. Whanregarwen CFA volunteers are on the scene.
7.35pm Wednesday. A building fire has been reported at Simpson Rd, Christmas Hills. Five units are attending the scene.
Authorities are providing an update on heat health alerts and the increased fire risk in Victoria over the next few days.
Friday, January 25, 2019 has been declared a Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.
A drone interferred with fire fighting at Little Mount Buller at the weekend, reports WIN News Shepparton.
Emergency volunteers have attended a report of a small building fire near the corner of Albert St and Victoria St, Seymour. Seymour CFA reported that it was a false alarm, with no obvious fire or smoke.
Emergency Victoria advises a motor vehicle accident on the corner of Ironbark Rd and Black Gully Rd, Yarrambat, north of Diamond Creek. There may be one or more people trapped. More details to come.
A grass and scrub fire at Silver Creek Rd, Flowerdale, this afternoon (Sunday) is now under control. The fire was reported at about 3.30pm, after smoke was reported by a fire tower observer. Peter Rice from UGFM says that 10 CFA transfer responded, and helicopter crews were advised. Forest Fire Management (DELWP) responded. The fire
Peter Rice of UGFM reports: “A helicopter has made a crash landing at Howqua Inlet on the edge of Lake Eildon south of Mansfied. “Emergency services are on the scene.“Occupants are out of the machine which is lying on its side.“No fire. “The four occupants are reported of NOT sustaining serious injuries.“Situation is classified as
