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26 April 2025
Emergency services
COVID measures hampering bushfire preparation

FIRE READY: Acting assistant chief fire officer Rod Railton said despite the challenges of COVID, firefighters will be ready for this year’s bushfire season. PHOTO: Kieren Tilly

AS firefighters prepare for the region’s upcoming bushfire season, restrictions due to the pandemic have been making it difficult for training to take place compared to previous years.

The severity of this year’s fire season is predicted to be far less than las

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