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Remembering and honouring heroes on 15th anniversary of Black Saturday bushfires in Gippsland
Today marks 15 years since the tragic Black Saturday bushfires in Gippsland. While scars remain, we honour those lost and the heroes who rallied to rebuild and support their community.
Today marks 15 years since Gippslanders, and our friends across Victoria, endured the horrific loss of life and property in the Black Saturday bushfires. While homes have been rebuilt and the environment has largely recovered, many families still carry the emotional scars of that devastating event. My thoughts today are with the families and friends of those who perished and the first responders who worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe in the face of extraordinary adversity.
The 2009 bushfires claimed 173 lives, impacting communities profoundly. As we commemorate the anniversary, we remember those lost and acknowledge the ongoing impact of the fires
There were countless everyday heroes of Gippsland who fought the Black Saturday bushfires and then volunteered to help our community rally together in the aftermath. The firefighters, the community volunteers, the emergency services workers, the contractors and the neighbours who placed themselves in harm's way to help their mates in a time of great need, wrote their own inspirational chapter in the story of Gippsland. Today we remember them.
Pictures from Fire Rescue Victoria Facebook page.
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