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Community on edge as fire neared

PATCHEWOLLOCK residents were urged to remain vigilant on Thursday evening when black smoke blanketed the district. Local resident Kiara O’Reilly described the situation as “pretty scary,” noting the whole town was on edge as the fire burned nearby. Despite the uncertainty during two days of total fire bans, the community rallied together, offering support and […]

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    A TOTAL Fire Ban across the Mallee on Thursday and Friday created hot, dry and dangerous conditions, as CFA crews battled to contain an out-of-control…