Fires Under Control After Canberra Mount Stromlo Blaze
Fire fronts reached Mt Stromlo and Mt Bironiln with flames spreading toward Murrumbidgee bridges. Dozens of firefighters and 70 men fought blazes across pine plantations, bulldozers clearing paths as a cloud of smoke enveloped Canberra. Some workers reported food delays. Interior Minister Kent Hughes denied leaving anyone behind at the Observatory.
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Canberra coroner cites heroism in bushfire death case
The coroner, Mr FC B Keane, praised 16 year old Lesse nt for aiding others during a Canberra bushfire on January 28. David William Besey, 20, died from burns and shock after fleeing a vehicle collision amid smoke. The inquest found death caused by burns and shock from the fire, as Besey succumbed at the Canberra Community Hospital after injuries sustained during the blaze. Besey’s injuries followed a chaotic escape involving a jeep and a panel van driven by James Macray Ogilvie. Lesse nt recounted attempts to move to safety and helping Begley and others escape the smoke. The coroner noted Begley’s body found at the fire’s edge.
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Fire Deaths Rise in Victoria Bushfires Worst Since 1939
Melbourne reports new bushfire fatalities lifting the death toll to four. Reg Kemp, badly burned at Macedon earlier, died in Woodend Hospital as fires fanned by strong winds ravaged the state. Other victims include Sim Long of Chiltern and a Springhurst resident. a Toolarn Vale resident also perished. The Black Forest blaze claimed its second life yesterday.
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Queanbeyan Show Postponed Due to Fire Dangers
Queanbeyan residents learn the annual show is postponed from next weekend to April 20 owing to fire danger. Secretary Davey West says many committees faced delays in preparations and that entry dates will be announced soon. Meanwhile Symes property at Macedon reports Kemp and two others seriously burned in a fire yesterday. Ken Wishart hospitalized.
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