Weekly Newsletter - 24th January 2024

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Date: 27th January - 2nd February

• First Call: Crew D
• Second Call: Crew C

Turned out to report of smoke in Mt Helena. Whilst there was initial difficulty in locating the fire, persistence from the Light Tanker crew eventually revealed a 20mx60m fire between Sime Rd and Matheson Rd.

Attended by Denise, Matt, Michelle, and Shane.

No updates.

No updates.

No updates.

• Saturday 27th: Training - 2024 Training Topics Discussion, 09:30 at the Station
• Monday 29th: Brigade General Meeting, 19:30 at the Station
• Tuesday 30th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

• ABC News: Megafires are increasing with climate change, experts say — but could the emissions they pump out change the climate?
• ABC News: Lake Argyle blazes thought to be sparked by campfires scorch Gouldian finch habitat
• ABC News: Bangor bushfire victims reflect on what they lost and how they rebuilt
• ABC News Video: South Australia residents still rebuilding a decade after blaze