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Heavy tankers join fire battle

Peter Bannan

FIREFIGHTERS at four fire brigades in the Mallee district are pumped up after the recent delivery of new ultra heavy tankers. Hopetoun, Berriwillock, Watchem and Waitchie CFA brigades have received the vehicles to provide a valuable boost to the fire season. Valued at $440,000 each, the ultra heavy tankers have a 10,000-litre water tank, improving […]

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