Victorian bushfire evacuees buoyed by community kindness amid Grampians bushfires
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Victorian bushfire evacuees buoyed by community kindness amid Grampians bushfires

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After two years of travelling the country in a caravan, Narissa McConnell and her family of five decided to settle in picturesque Halls Gap. "After the February fires, a lot of people have been prepared for this," Northern Grampians Councillor Jack Blake said. Halls Gap Zoo owner Mark Treweek has been blown away by offers to house some of the animals who had to evacuate as the fire threatened his sanctuary. "The generosity of public is what I don't like talking about — it's about the only thing that gets to me at the moment," he said emotionally. "Oh, it's unbelievable," said Halls Gap Fire Brigade Captain Justin Cozens.

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Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage
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Fire crews strengthen bushfire containment lines as authorities assess fire damage

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Bushfire emergency in regional Victoria
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Bushfire emergency in regional Victoria

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NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery
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NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery

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Bushfires cut off Victorian communities as weekend weather prompts fresh warnings
5 years ago

Bushfires cut off Victorian communities as weekend weather prompts fresh warnings

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