December 31st 2024.
Overnight in Melbourne's north, three separate fires were sparked by illegal fireworks, adding to the chaos of New Year's celebrations. The first fire was discovered by officers responding to a call on Bindi Street in Glenroy at around 4:30pm. Upon arrival, they found evidence of a firework being set off.
Later that evening, witnesses in Kurunjang reported a second fire in a nearby paddock on Minns Road. According to reports, four individuals on motorbikes had set off fireworks before quickly leaving the scene. Fortunately, firefighters were able to contain the fire before it spread.
The third and final fire was reported by residents in Greenvale, who had heard the sound of fireworks shortly before discovering a fire near Darmain Drive at 10pm. Detectives are currently investigating all three incidents, which occurred just a week after a tragedy involving illegal fireworks in Kalkallo, where a 19-year-old man lost his life.
In light of these dangerous events, authorities are urging people to refrain from using illegal fireworks. They have stressed the potential for these fireworks to cause an "out-of-control fire" or even harm or kill someone. In fact, authorities have set up a WhatsApp channel for people to stay updated on the latest news, without having to worry about comments, algorithms, or their personal information being shared. Stay safe and informed.
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