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Monteagle’s “mother duck” does zone proud
The Young WitnessAs firefighters took time out from the fire operations at Bookham in the past week, a Monteagle woman was singled out for her efforts to keep them on their feet.
Published Date: 18 Jan 2013
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Watershed Bush Fire Boorowa
The fire, which started at Watershed Stud just out of Young on Moppity Road soon after lunchtime on Friday, travelled 12 kilometres in 20 minutes and came within just five kilometres of the Boorowa township.
Published Date: 18 Jan 2013
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From the frontline
Cootamundra HeraldLOCAL Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighter Gil Kelly took these amazing images from the frontline at last week's Jugiong fire.
Published Date: 16 Jan 2013
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Grass and vehicle fire
The Young WitnessEMERGENCY services crews were called to a fire in Telegraph Road on Saturday night.
Published Date: 16 Jan 2013
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Young the epicentre of fires in the west
The Young WitnessAs fires blazed across NSW last week, personnel from the Rural Fire Services' (RFS) Young located at region west office worked day and night out of Sydney's State Operations Centre to protect the area.
Published Date: 16 Jan 2013
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Busy week for choppers
Cootamundra HeraldIT was all hands on deck for Cootamundra-based helicopter company Valhalla when bushfires threatened the state last week.
Published Date: 16 Jan 2013
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Fires under investigation
The Young WitnessTWO FIRES that broke out on the outskirts of town last Thursday night are now the focus of a police investigation.
Published Date: 14 Jan 2013
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Volunteers' unwavering commitment
Cootamundra HeraldSENIOR Rural Fire Service officials have paid tribute to their dedicated band of volunteers in the wake of last week's fires.
Published Date: 14 Jan 2013
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Inland fire warning
Inland parts of the state have been warned to prepare for further dangerous fire conditions.
Published Date: 12 Jan 2013
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Frightening experience
Catherine and Stephen Frith of Bogolara Station, Bogolara Road, were two of the farmers hit hard by this week's fire.
Published Date: 11 Jan 2013
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