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Heroism ends in tragedy: Firefighter loses home

A former Berwick student turned firefighter was among the heroes defending the township of Alexandra, Victoria, as flames threatened the area day and night. Despite 30 hours of nonstop firefighting, many homes were destroyed, though key infrastructure including the hospital, aged care facilities, and the…

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