CFA celebrated its 80th birthday on 2 April, amid a surge in fire related incidents across Victoria.
Since the Fire Danger Period began on 28 October, CFA crews have responded to 4589 fire-related incidents, over 700 more than during the same period in 2023/24.
Among those incidents, 143 were dealt with by CFA crews from the local District 23, which included 92 vegetation fires, 24 vehicle fires a...