THE Country Fire Authority have launched Get Fire Ready, a Victorian initiative to help communities prepare ahead of another potentially challenging fire season. The initiative with over 630 fire brigades involved will run through October until the start of November. Main Ridge was chosen for the launch due to the area not experiencing a major fire season since 1997, meaning there will be an added risk if the local community isn’t prepared. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the Get Fire Ready is about making sure Victorians understand their fire risk, to have a plan and know where to get…
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With a dangerous fire season on the horizon, RSPCA Victoria and the CFA are calling for locals to not to forget their pets in their bushfire survival plans. Emergency planning is part of life in Victoria, and that includes thinking about how to keep animals safe when conditions turn. Pet owners are encouraged to include an emergency kit with food, water, bedding, any medication, and copies of vaccination or identification records as part of their plans. Make sure their microchip and collar details are up to date so it is easier to get reunited if you become separated in an…
THE CFA is warning the community that the fire season still remains active after a burn pile reignited two months after last being lit, causing a fire requiring a water bomber to be called in.Fire crews were called to the incident on a Coolart Rd property just after 3pm on 10 March where they found a “column of smoke” and a fast-spreading fire. Crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes and were on scene for over three hours. Units from Somerville, Moorooduc, Tyabb, Baxter and Mt Eliza attended.Somerville Fire Brigade captain Joshua Caron said with conditions still dry…