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Cigarettes spark fires

20/10/2025

Flames engulfed a bin on the corner of McCrae and Campbell Streets. Picture: Supplied

Sam James

TWO rubbish bin fires reported in Swan Hill CBD in the last week have been confirmed as accidental, both caused by discarded cigarette butts. The first incident occurred at approximately 2pm on Friday, 17 October, near the pedestrian crossing on Beveridge Street. The bin smouldered for up to 15 minutes before CFA crews arrived and […]

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