Fuel control cuts Mallee’s summer fire danger

Sarah Harman

MALLEE-based crews have started preparing for summer and fuel reduction works are now under way. Forest Fire Management Victoria’s (FFMVic) senior forest fire management officer Nathan Christian said about 135 locations across the Mallee would be treated by slashing, mowing and clearing. “Our crews have already treated more than 1200 hectares of fire breaks on […]

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