"On Thursday, the couple and their kelpie Ruby moved to a disaster relief centre in Seymour as firefighters fought blazes in the worst heatwave since the 2019-20 black summer bushfire season and the state braced for a day of catastrophic fire danger on Friday. Sporry said she didn't know if the beautiful home they've lived in since 1986 would be there when we get back."
"In the relief centre set up at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre, Sporry was among the community members gathered for a town hall meeting on Thursday night. Several people with caravans were settling in for the night, evacuees from the fire area. Maree, a Seymour local for eight years, said she and her two boys who both live with disabilities were ready to evacuate. Their packs with water, radios and ID were all set."
An 82-year-old couple and their kelpie evacuated to a Seymour relief centre as firefighters battled blazes during the worst heatwave since the 2019-20 black summer bushfires. The couple struggled to choose what to take and prioritized photos, documents and framed needlework while fearing whether their home would remain. A town-hall meeting convened at the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre for evacuees and locals. Several people arrived in caravans and prepared to stay. A local with two children with disabilities had evacuation packs ready with water, radios and identification. Firefighters and brigades were on the ground from early morning.
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