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  • Rusty Raven M
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    9 months ago

    First day of October and we already have a “Prepare to Evacuate” warning for bushfire (Erica/Rawson/Walhalla area). This does not bode well for the fire season to come. At least we’ve prepared and invested in the Fire Services properly. oh, wait…

    Edit: currently three major fires: Heyfield, Briagalong and Erica.

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      9 months ago

      Oh shit, Heyfield? Where are you getting that info from, I can only see a record for a fire from yesterday under control in the Vic Emergency app.

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        9 months ago

        Yeah, that one is mostly mopped up now - they have been working overnight and this morning and most of the trucks are heading home now. The other two they are still sending fresh crews to.

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          9 months ago

          Oh cool, thanks for the update. Have a friend staying in that area over the weekend. I don’t think anyone was expecting multiple fires out that way this early. Wouldn’t put it past a bored shitty kid or adult to have maybe started the fires, though obviously the duration and intensity of the burn is due to conditions.