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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Montrose fire a wake up call

Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season.

7 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Colac HQ seeks support volunteers

CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area.

26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Check your chimneys this winter

On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm.

16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Two homes lost in Badger Creek

Badger Creek Fire Brigade responded to a structure fire at about 11.30pm on Flora Avenue on 25 May after multiple triple zero calls.

27 May 2025 Incidents - Structure

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Montrose bushfire contained after gallant effort from firefighters

Firefighters battled challenging conditions and difficult terrain to bring a fast-moving bushfire under control in Montrose over the weekend.

17 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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Firefighters battle Bayswater factory fire

Firefighters have battled a factory fire in Jersey Road at Bayswater overnight (14 Feb).

14 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby

CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby.

2 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People

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Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South

CFA firefighters battled a large factory fire filled with reptiles in Kilsyth South last night (3 June).

4 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning

Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks.

12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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House destroyed in Tecoma

A house was destroyed by fire in Tecoma this morning (19 March) in the Dandenong Ranges.

19 Mar 2024 Incidents - Structure

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CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire

The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building.

18 Dec 2023 Incidents - Structure

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South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season

More than 200 CFA personnel and 40 vehicles converged in Cressy and Lismore last weekend (18-19 November) to conduct a 65km roadside planned burn to prepare for the fire season in the south-west.

24 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze

20 CFA units alongside FRV responded to a structure fire on Victoria Road in Yering at around 1:43pm.

16 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark

Firefighters were called to a garage fire that caused a looming dark cloud of smoke over the property

20 Jun 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms

A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month.

8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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