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CFA warns of increased fire risk despite recent rainfall

30/11/2025

Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer released today. Some welcome spring rainfall has temporarily boosted soil moisture and green growth across…

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