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Preparing for bushfires across Gippsland

Wellington Shire is no stranger to the states firefighting aircraft
fleet. A RJ85 Bomber 391 large air tanker, otherwise known as Boomer, or the best insurance policy ground crew firefighters have, parked at RAAF Base, East Sale, in early 2019 for the Rosedale fire.

Preparing for bushfires across Gippsland

As the announcement for Wellington Shire’s fire danger period nears, firefighting authorities and emergency responders are preparing for a ‘normal’ fire season.


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