Bushfires in Victoria's East Gippsland have been downgraded as firefighters get a leg up on blazes thanks to milder weather conditions
Bushfires in Victoria's East Gippsland have been downgraded as firefighters get a leg up on blazes thanks to milder weather conditions.
"Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay," the VicEmergency website states.
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