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Craigieburn house fire a wake-up call to the dangers of candles

A woman’s remarkable escape from a terrifying house fire in Craigieburn is a stark reminder about the dangers of unattended candles and the need for working smoke alarms in homes.

15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Blaze destroys family home in Wattle Glen

More than 80 firefighters battled a house which was engulfed in flames in Wattle Glen last week.

23 Jun 2025 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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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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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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Laurimar Sports Ground clubroom fire

At around 11.37am, Tuesday 20 August, Doreen Fire Brigade responded to a fire at a local sports ground.

22 Aug 2024 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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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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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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Firefighters respond to Bacchus Marsh house fire

CFA crews were called to reports of a house fire on McFarland Street, Bacchus Marsh earlier this week, arriving on scene to find a brick house well alight.

31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Structure

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House Fire in Truganina

CFA firefighters responded to a house fire in the Grandview Estate in Truganina at around 2pm on Friday 14 July 2023.

14 Jul 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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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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Firefighters commended for saving a woman from her burning home

Two firefighters have been officially commended for saving a woman from her burning home at Wyndham Vale last year.

7 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Incidents - Structure People

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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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Home saved in Doreen

CFA firefighters responded to a structure fire in Doreen at around 1.30pm on 2 January.

2 Jan 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Shed destroyed in Launching Place

Just after 3:00AM on Wednesday 14 December, CFA crews were called to reports of a fire in Launching Place.

20 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure

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Group exercise on the rural/urban fringe

On Sunday 27 November Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group (WDVG) held an exercise in the rural/urban interface of Doreen.

28 Nov 2022 Community Safety Planning and Research Training and Recruitment

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Multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale

CFA members have participated in a multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale where emergency crews were tasked with supporting the community during a grassfire.

31 Aug 2022 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research

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Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan

It has been nine years since CFA shifted from classifying brigades as Urban or Rural to the current number classifications of one to five, which are based on risk.

19 Aug 2022 People Planning and Research

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House completely destroyed in Wyndham Vale blaze

Over 60 firefighters are currently on scene at a house fire on McGrath Road in Wyndham Vale, believed to have started just before 12:30pm today, 26 March.

26 Mar 2022 Incidents - Structure

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