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FIRE season for the coming summer will officially begin in parts of Victoria’s south-west in less than a fortnight, with the CFA to declare the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) .

As of 1am on Monday, November 24, the FDP will apply to the entire municipalities of the Borough of Queenscliffe, the City of Greater Geelong, the Golden Plains Shire and the Surf Coast Shire.

Residents in these areas are encouraged to prepare their properties ahead of the FDP coming into effect.

CFA Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer for District 7 Wayne Aylmer said now was the time to get out there and do the work around your home to help safeguard your family this fire season.

“The spring rainfall has been a welcome relief, however it will help grass grow.

“As we start to get

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