** Victorian Government media release **More Victorians will get the fire safety message this fire season thanks to a partnership between the Victorian Coalition Government and Cricket Victoria.
Premier Ted Baillieu and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan launched Fire Action Week today, with the announcement of the new Bushfire, Arson and Explosives Specialist Group within Victoria Police to target arsonists in high risk areas across the state.
Media release issued by Victoria Police. Victoria Police and CFA have led a multi-agency exercise this morning designed to test and review crucial decision-making and evacuation procedures in the event of a bushfire.
A 60 year old man has sustained burns to his hands and lower legs after using flammable liquids as a weed killer around his garden at home in Craigieburn.
