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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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Smoke alarm saves Curlewis man after fire pit sparks blaze

A working smoke alarm has been credited with saving the life of a Curlewis man after fire destroyed his two-storey home.

7 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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"We've lost everything"

A fire that recently tore through an entire Toolamba family home has Victorian fire services calling for residents to inspect the condition of electrical items that are stored in garages.

30 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Cigarettes continue to pose deadly home fire threat to Victorians

Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires across the state.

17 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Former winery lost at Nichols Point

A once much-loved winery at Nichols Point which was recently destroyed by fire has greatly impacted the local community.

16 Jul 2025 Incidents - Structure People

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Practise your home fire escape plan these school holidays

Victoria’s fire services are encouraging families to practice their home fire escape plans these school holidays.

7 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Kilmore mum urges parents to check where devices are charging

A Kilmore family is urging Victorians to install smoke alarms in their bedrooms and to not charge their devices on bedding after their house was recently damaged by a fire in the early hours.

4 Jul 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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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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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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Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family

A wood heater fire that tore through the home of a Tatura family has Victoria’s fire services calling for vigilance when warming homes this winter.

13 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Father calls for smoke alarms in all bedrooms

A Cranbourne father who saved his daughter when a fire broke out in their family home is calling on Victorians to fit smoke alarms in all bedrooms.

29 May 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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Check smoke alarms as clocks change this weekend

As Victorians wind their clocks back this weekend when daylight saving comes to an end, firefighters are reminding people to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are in working order.

4 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety 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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E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder

Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike.

5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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Church fire at St Leonards

Firefighters have battled a Church fire in St Leonards which has been declared suspicious.

28 Nov 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Fire safety comes first for Gembrook primary students

On Wednesday, October 23 the students from grade 3 & 4 at Gembrook Primary School were rewarded with a visit from their local Fire Brigade for completing an assignment.

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Updated smoke alarms save Keysborough resident

One lucky Keysborough resident has CFA and RACV’s Smoke Alarm Installation Program and working smoke alarms to thank for their swift escape from a burning kitchen last month.

4 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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