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Victoria cuts water bombing capacity ahead of risky fire season
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victoria-cuts-water-bombing-capacity-ahead-of-risky-fire-season-20230814-p5dwff.html
Victoria’s total aerial firefighting capability has fallen about 40,000 litres, as emergency responders raise the alarm about a hot and dry summer ahead.
Victoria’s water bombing capabilities have been slashed by almost a third as emergency responders, pilots and experts warn that Victoria may not be prepared for the hot and dry summer ahead.