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A brigade's heart-warming gesture

While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ...

19 Sep 2025 Others

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‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life

When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told.

25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People

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New book about Langley Barfold Fire Brigade

A new book chronicling 100 years of the Langley Barfold Fire Brigade captures the ways in which a local rural fire brigade has been protecting its community from the dangers of fire while adapting to ...

4 Aug 2025 Others

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Ignite & Unite Program wraps up with Pomonal celebration

The Ignite & Unite Leadership Development Program has concluded with a celebratory event in Pomonal.

25 Jun 2025 Others Training and Recruitment

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Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning

A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices.

19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information

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Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud

CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud.

17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight

CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western.

29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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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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Solar farm in Raywood incident

CFA responded to a fire on a solar farm in Raywood, outside Bendigo at about 5.50pm on Thursday 20 February.

20 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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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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Newham brigade's recycled decorations

Newham Fire Brigade members have brought some Christmas sparkle to their home village by using clever recycling.

17 Dec 2024 Others

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others 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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Board heads to District 2

The Board travelled to Kangaroo Flat in District 2 for their May meeting.

1 Jul 2024 Others 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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Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire

A popular golf clubhouse and community hub in Gisborne has been destroyed by fire overnight.

17 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming.

14 Mar 2024 Others

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Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended

Lockwood Fire Brigade responded to a shed fire caused by lead acid battery left on charge unattended (20 January).

25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure

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CFA members assist with flood efforts

More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes.

11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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