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CFA volunteers battled to contain a fire at Patchewollock. Picture: Phil Down.

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 fire in Patchewollock. Firefighting efforts took a dramatic turn when a single‑engine air tanker crashed at the Linga airbase and caught alight while assisting operations. The pilot was fortunate to […]

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