False alarm at Woodend’s historic Victoria Hotel
Firefighters from Woodend and Macedon were quick to respond after a caller to triple zero reported seeing flames in the
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Fierce forest fire
A thick layer of smoke has blanketed parts of the Macedon Ranges after lightning sparked a fierce blaze in the
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Local brigades warn Ashbourne fire is a sign of things to come
A fast-spreading fire in the bush at Ashbourne last Thursday is a sign of things to come, local fire brigades
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First turnout for Taradale’s youngest firey
One of the newest and youngest firefighters at Taradale Fire Brigade had her first turnout last month – as a
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Our fire bird
A Newham born and raised helicopter pilot was among the air attack team fighting a bushfire that broke out at
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Honouring a legend
Bobby Adams joined his local brigade to fight fires when he was just 14 years old. Today at 95 he
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Upgrade in doubt?
Plans for a $1.6 million upgrade to Mount Macedon Fire Brigade’s existing station are now in doubt as proposals emerge
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Fire closes High Street
High Street in Kyneton was closed to traffic for several hours last night and again early this morning while fire
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Fun on the farm
Experience food, wine, beer and craft from across the region at the Carlsruhe Fire Brigade’s Wine and Food Festival on
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Upgrade pre-empts severe season
With a severe fire season forecast, the state’s environment minister has visited Mount Tarrengower to check progress on the $1
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