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CFA’s commitment to community

As the fire season intensifies across Victoria, volunteers at Eynesbury CFA are once again stepping up, dedicating countless hours to training, response and community protection during what can be one of the most challenging times of the year. Recent fires in Harcourt and Ravenswood have…

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