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Bushfires

Bushfires have the potential to cause a number of environmental health concerns beyond the immediate damage caused by the fire. For more information see:

• Bushfire smoke & your health
• Fire retardants and health
• Cleaning up after a bushfire
• Ash from CCA-treated Timber
• Water tanks & bushfires
• Food safety
• Heat stress - preventing heat-related illness
• Personal Support and Financial Assistance - available from the Emergency management website.
• Fire at Chemical Warehouse, Indwe Street, Footscray on 22 December 2007

Victorian Bushfire Information Line

For information on fires in Victoria and general fire safety advice, contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on freecall 1800 240 667.

Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech / communication impairment may call textphone / telewriter (TTY) on 1800 122 969.

Information is also available at the Department of Sustainability & Environment and Country Fire Authority websites.

Air quality - smoke

For further information about air quality monitoring, smoke visibility and health advice refer to the Bushfires and air quality page on the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) website.

Drinking water quality

Emergencies such as bushfires sometimes impact on drinking water supply or quality. In all cases, further information can be obtained from the relevant water authority.

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