| Heat wave sparks electrical fires |
 WHITTLESEA CFA crews remain on high alert today following a spate of electrical fires across the municipality.
South Morang CFA captain Lindsay McHugh said sweltering temperatures had unleashed a string of fires in the past two days to properties caused by overheated transformers and switchboards. |
· jparris on 30 January 2009 10:30
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| Reminder on portable solid fuel barbecues |
 CFA and Parks Victoria are reminding picnic makers to be fire safe this Australia Day as the weather begins to heat up.
Australia Day is traditionally celebrated with a barbecue, as family and friends gather in the region’s many parks and reserves to enjoy good food, great company and the warm, sunny conditions. |
· jparris on 15 January 2009 10:00
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| Warning on the lighting of bonfires |
CFA along with Mitchell and Whittlesea Councils are issuing a warning that the lighting of bonfires is not permitted under the Fire Danger Period. This follows sightings of bonfire-like structures on properties in the Wallan (Mitchell) and Eden Park (Whittlesea) areas.
Municipal Fire Prevention Officers from both the Mitchell and Whittlesea Councils have reported seeing the bonfire-like structures on selected properties. Several Wallan property owners have also been contacted by Council staff querying them on the bonfire structures. |
· jparris on 17 December 2008 17:00
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| Fire danger still high despite weekend rain |
Despite the weekend’s soaking rain across most of Melbourne and regional Victoria, the fire danger outlook remains high and fire restrictions remain firmly in place.
Acting Manager Community Safety David Allen said while the rain was welcome, it would not change CFAs central message that residents should prepare for what is still expected to be a severe fire season. |
· jparris on 16 December 2008 18:00
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