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Check your heaters ahead of winter’s bite

AS Victorians retrieve their heaters from hibernation, the risk of house fires increases. Deputy chief officer Gavin Freeman said autumn and winter were the highest risk period for residential fires due to the increased use of home heating. Home heating includes fixed electrical and gas-powered appliances, an open fire, wood heater and portable electrical heaters […]

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