Twenty-five years ago, the community of Ferny Creek turned unimaginable loss into action. It was January 1997 when a deliberately lit bushfire tore up the hill, ignited in The Basin and driven with terrifying speed by hot, gusty winds. Within just eight minutes, flames raced…
How Ferny Creek built a life-saving siren system
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Prepare properties now for bushfire season
Community members are being urged to prepare their properties for summer and help to reduce bushfire risk as the weather warms up. Yarra Ranges Mayor…
