Posts in Category: Emergency services
The real titans
WOMEN living through the Australian bushfires have been taking on a role likened by a Carboor local to that which took place during wartime.
Abbeyard Fire a volatile battleground of flames
FIRE crews were still last night fighting to contain the Abbeyard fire at Carboor’s Mt Emu from running into Edi Upper in what local CFA…
Hazardous air quality expected to improve to ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ levels
AFTER enduring air quality at hazardous levels from smoke yesterday and Monday, authorities are forecasting Wangaratta will see an improvement from today and through the…
FIREFRONT CALM
THE death of a Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) firefighter on Saturday on the fireground near Omeo highlighted the bushfire danger period is far from…
Hundreds seeking help at emergency relief centres
HUNDREDS of people were continuing to register for assistance yesterday afternoon at the Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre Emergency Relief Centre.
Strike teams quell overnight threat
HOMES and property at Carboor and Whorouly South came under threat on Wednesday night after sudden strong winds sent spotfires flying from the Abbeyard blaze.
RISING THREAT
THE Carboor Upper area, as well as fires at Lake Buffalo, remain problematic for local firefighters heading into today and this weekend’s elevated fire danger…
FIRE UPDATE: Wangaratta, 2.45pm Saturday.
THE expected extreme heat has arrived as forecast, but fire authorities in the King Valley are awaiting the forecast wind change to arrive on the…
FIRE UPDATE – 11AM SATURDAY
FIRE authorities say they are as prepared as possible for the expected challenging conditions that are expected across various fire fronts in North East Victoria…
To hell and back for crews
FOR almost two months CFA units from across Victoria have battled harrowing bushfires in NSW. They have faced dire conditions alongside fire crews from NSW…
Police fight for better pay
FEWER motorists will get caught by speed cameras if they heed warnings by Victoria Police members thanks to industrial action now ongoing.
Brigades battling horror blazes
AS dire fire conditions continue in NSW, CFA brigades from the North East and across the state will continue offering support leading into Christmas.