Melbourne and Geelong air quality could hit 'hazardous' levels again today

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Melburnians are told to prepare for a possible return to the worst-rated air quality today, as smoke from bushfires threatening communities drifts across the state.

"We know, for example, that the very small particles can be absorbed into the blood," he said.

The fire that devastated Mallacoota at the start of the year flared and moved west towards the small community of Tamboon, prompting an emergency warning for the area. "We know a number of those were sheltering on the beach late last night and early this morning," he said.

 

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