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Devastating Longwood Bushfire Leaves Alexandra Homes in Ashes

1/10/2026

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Volunteer firefighters battling the Longwood bushfire returned to Alexandra to find their homes there destroyed.
After 30 hours of firefighting, crews retreated to Alexandra to protect the town.
Damien Gallagher, Murrundindi Mayor, said many houses were lost in the blaze.
The situation remains critical as firefighters continue to work to contain the fire.

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Volunteer firefighters battling the Longwood bushfire returned to Alexandra to find their homes there destroyed.
After 30 hours of firefighting, crews retreated to Alexandra to protect the town.
Damien Gallagher, Murrundindi Mayor, said many houses were lost in the blaze.
The situation remains critical as firefighters continue to work to contain the fire.