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19 December 2024
Strathbogie Shire’s first Total Fire Ban brings warnings

STRATHBOGIE Shire has experienced its first 'Total Fire Ban' for the summer season – imposed for this past Monday.

The total Fire Ban was called across the majority of the state when temperatures were expected to reach between 42-47°C

It meant that no fires could be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight.

Strong north to northwest winds, with damaging gusts of up to 80 km/h, are expect...

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