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Be fire safe, Victorian coal miners told

VICTORIA’S Earth Resources Regulation is warning coal mine operators to ensure they are meeting their obligations regarding fire safety ahead of the summer.

Procedures to manage fire risk were put in place following the 2014 Hazelwood fire.

Procedures to manage fire risk were put in place following the 2014 Hazelwood fire.

The warning comes after Energy Australia's Yallourn coal mine was issued with a notice to take immediate action to comply with its approved work plan to ensure safety procedures are followed to minimise...

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