Thursday,
9 May 2024
40 degrees and 40 illegal fires on Victoria’s long weekend

PUBLIC land fire authorities are deeply disappointed by the behaviour of some Victorian campers on the Labour Day long weekend as many ignored weather conditions and the fire danger warnings and restrictions, lighting illegal campfires or leaving fires unattended in dangerous conditions.

The is included North East Victoria where four unattended and one abandoned campfire were found – three infri...

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