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Storm response and emergency services call outs



Although a brief and short lived storm, the effects were felt creating jobs for local emergency services.

Lilydale SES were called to one rescue where a tree fell on a car and to 44 other events ranging from blown out skylights to trees on houses and roads.

Four vehicles and a large number of members were out responding to the events on Wednesday 1 December and Thursday 2 December.

The storm activity also made for a busy week at Lilydale CFA, racking up 11 jobs in total throughout the week.

2/12 Powerpole fire- lightning, Mt Evelyn.

2/12 Car accident wash away, Coldstream.

2/12 Powerpole fire – lightning, Mooroolbark.

1/12 House struck by lightning, Lilydale.

Seven other jobs were also responded to by the CFA crews.

4/12 Child locked in car, Chirnside Park.

3/12 Premises alarm (false), Chirnside Park.

3/12 Fire in driveway, Lilydale.

1/12 Car leaking fuel, Lilydale.

30/11 Cat stuck in door, Lilydale.

30/11 Grass fire, Coldstream.

29/11 Shopping centre alarm (false), Chirnside Park

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