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Firefighters battle stubble fire at Inverleigh

More than 100 firefighters battled a stubble fire in Inverleigh this afternoon which burnt around 40 hectares of land.

31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire

Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River.

19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires

It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek.

19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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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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Fire restrictions extended into winter

CFA has further extended the Fire Danger Period (FDP) in parts of northeast Victoria as underlying dryness continues to elevate fire risk.

21 May 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025.

12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Avoca - Maryborough fires 40 years on

On 14 January 1985, Victoria experienced the worst bushfire conditions since the Ash Wednesday fires two years prior. With temperatures over 40 degrees and strong north-westerly winds, more than 100 f ...

14 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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Winchelsea grassfire a reminder of fire risk this summer

An important reminder to property owners about the grassfire risk this summer following a fire in Winchelsea in the early hours of this morning.

24 Jan 2024 Incidents - Bushfire

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Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary

The CFA Board held their November meeting at the Linton Fire Station.

1 Dec 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Framework hits the ground

With succession planning a priority for their brigades and groups, District 24’s DPC and Catchment Teams have participated in a workshop on CFA’s new Succession Planning Framework to deter ...

9 Aug 2021 Planning and Research

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