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CFA seeks $1.8m from owners of the Hazelwood power station for 2014 mine fire
The Country Fire Authority’s efforts to recover the cost of putting out the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire will be considered at a Supreme Court trial starting next year.
Key points:
- The CFA is seeking $18.1 million to cover the costs of fighting the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire
- The mine’s owners argue the CFA was carrying out its duty by fighting the fire
- The case will proceed to trial next year
The CFA is seeking $18.1 million plus interest from the Hazelwood Power Corporation and four related companies for the fire which started on February 9 when a bushfire entered the Latrobe Valley coal mine and burnt for 45 days.
In its statement of claim, the CFA wants Hazelwood’s owners to pay for its services under the Country Fire Authority Regulations Act…
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