The Coolaroo recycling plant fire is an example of the growing complexity of fires in Victoria and the ongoing challenge they present for emergency services.
Thirteen Victorians have today joined a contingent of Australian emergency management personnel, to fly to Canada to help manage more than 140 out-of-control fires in the British Columbia province.
Workers have made good progress on renovations at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute, with works and upgrades expected to be completed on schedule.
