18 years ago today, Canberra was impacted by the 2003 bushfires. Today is a day for reflection and remembering those who lost their lives, were injured or displaced by the disaster, and our emergency service workers who fought to defend our city. We urge all Canberrans to be prepared this bushfire season by completing a Survival Plan on our website - www.esa.gov.au/survival-plan | ACT Emergency Services Agency
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18 years ago today, Canberra was impacted by the 2003 bushfires. Today is a day for reflection and remembering those who lost their lives, were injured or displaced by the
ACT Emergency Services Agency. . 18 years ago today, Canberra was impacted by the 2003 bushfires. Today is a day for reflection and remembering those who lost their lives, were injured or displaced by the disaster, and our emergency service workers who fought to defend our city. We urge all Canberrans to be prepared this bushfire season by ...
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This weekend marks 23 years since the devastating 2003 Canberra bushfires. A tragedy that took four lives, injured hundreds and destroyed 510 homes. Nearly 70 per cent of the ACT was burned and for many people, everything they knew was lost. Today we hold close in our thoughts all those impacted, their families and their communities. For many Canberrans, those fires were a defining moment that changed lives forever and reshaped how we understand and respond to bushfires. This coming week also ma
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