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CFA responds to car fire in Newhaven

Feb 19 2025 Updated February 19, 2025

Nicole May

1 min read

CFA responded to reports of a car fire in Newhaven on Tuesday, February 18.

Country Fire Authority (CFA) responded to reports of a car fire at around 6:02 pm on Phillip Island Rd in Newhaven, on Tuesday, February 18.

Four CFA units from San Remo, Phillip Island and Kilcunda attended the scene.

Victoria police were contacted to assist with traffic control.

Upon arrival, crews declared the incident was safe.

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