Campfires abandoned in forests

CAMPERS have failed to heed a zero tolerance warning from fire and forest authorities, with 18 campfires reportedly "abandoned" in local forests and parks over the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Eighteen abandoned campfires were found in forests and parks near Cohuna following the holiday period, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) senior forest and fire operations officer Tim Wishart said.

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