Today we announced the next 28 CFA brigades across the state that will receive replacement heavy tankers, ensuring our firefighters are well-equipped to keep Victorian communities safe. We spoke to CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and South Warrandyte CFA Captain Cameron Mackay about what this announcement means for our volunteers. https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/new-heavy-tankers-announced-for-cfa-brigades 📍 Wurundjeri Country | CFA (Country Fire Authority)

There's a new (ultra)heavyweight in town! 🚒 Wangaratta North Fire Brigade - CFA have received the keys to their new ultra-heavy tanker, one of 29 being delivered across the state. Able to carry 10,000 litres of water, the new ultra-heavy will be an important addition to the brigade and region's firefighting fleet 🧑‍🚒 📍 Yorta Yorta Country | CFA (Country Fire Authority)

CHEMICAL FIRE - DERRIMUT Crews from Fire Rescue Victoria and the Country Fire Authority are responding to a structure fire at a factory on East Derrimut Crescent in Derrimut. Firefighters are alerted by a Triple Zero (000) call at 10:13am on 9 January reporting a chemical fire. On arrival, crews find thick black smoke issuing from the building. Around 20 appliances attend the scene as firefighters work to bring the fire under control. Smoke is billowing for kilometres across Melbourne’s western

Emergency services are fighting a major fire at the former Sale Police Station near Lake Guthridge. Victoria Police CFA (Country Fire Authority) Ambulance Victoria Wellington Shire Council ABC Gippsland reporter Bec Symons is at the scene. | ABC Gippsland

A large home has been destroyed by fire in the exclusive Mornington Peninsula town of Portsea, south of Melbourne. Police said the blaze was not suspicious. Country Fire Authority (CFA) Commander Glenn Philp said crews protected the surrounding properties as Victoria entered a day of extreme heat. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNewsVic | ABC Melbourne