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31 January 2025
Emergency services remain on alert ahead of hot weekend

LOCAL firefighters are remaining on high alert with the forecast of hot weather and potential dry lightning expected to sweep through the state on Sunday and Monday.

CFA District 23 acting assistant chief fire officer Steve Contessa said thunderstorm activity over the weekend will bring a risk of dry lightning for the local community, which started ravenous ongoing fires in the Little Desert and Gr...

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