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5 October 2024
Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds

A RECENT CFA survey revealed 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety, despite being at increased risk.

People in these areas were also waiting too long to leave in the event of a fire, putting themselves and their families in jeopardy.

CFA's annual Bushfire Community Survey also revealed that 22 per cent of residents did not interact with CFA ...

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