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Old 02-09-15, 22:48
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Originally Posted by hrpearce View Post
The hard part was mustering the fire brigade as they weren't used to getting call outs in winter.
House fires through winter are not that unusual in Melbourne. They are mostly caused by poor management of heating appliances. Asphyxiation is another danger. Smoke alarms have saved many lives but 'brain fade' can overcome any built in safety device or system.
You were extremely fortunate Mike.

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