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Campfires are one cause of bushfires that are 100% preventable. ⁣ ⁣ Before setting up camp, make sure you know the rules of where you're staying and that you’re up to date on weather conditions because at the end of the day - your fire is your responsibility.⁣ ⁣ We’re urging campers to ensure they are aware of current fire danger ratings after 18 people were warned about unauthorised campfires in the state’s east last month. ⁣ ⁣ Jamieson police and cfavic conducted a patrol of camping grounds in the Upper Goulburn State Forest on Boxing Day. During the patrol, 18 people were found to have lit a campfire on a total fire ban day, with the fires immediately dealt with by authorities.⁣ ⁣ Last week, police issued a warning about the dangers of unextinguished campfires following an incident in Cape Otway that led to a bushfire and the evacuation of 150 nearby campfires. About 14 hectares were also destroyed. ⁣ ⁣ The cause: an unattended campfire which wasn't extinguished. ⁣ ⁣ Police will in...

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