Coastal residents evacuated amid burnoff fears

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by David McKenzie March 20, 2023

Kennett River and other coastal residents had to temporarily evacuate their homes amid fears that bush burnoffs could escape and decimate towns during the weekend’s extreme fire weather.

Tags: Burnoffs, Fire, Forest Fire Management Victoria, Kennett River, Lorne

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