Ravensthorpe โคDeputy Shire President Dies Fighting West โRiver fire
RAVENSTHORPE, WAโ – Mark โคMudie,โค the deputy president of the Shire of Ravensthorpe,โ has died while battling the West โฃRiver fire in Western Australia. โMr.Mudie’sโ passing was confirmed โฃTuesday, prompting an outpouring of grief from the โฃlocal community and state parliament.
The fire, which hasโฃ burned through approximately 5,000 hectares, โcontinues to pose a threat with several โwarnings still โคin place. Mr. Mudie’s death underscores the dangers faced by volunteer firefighters and the devastating impact of the ongoing bushfire season. โHe wasโค a highly respected member of the Ravensthorpeโ community, โknown for his dedication to localโ issues.
Mr.Mudie’s โฃfamily expressed gratitude for theโค widespreadโค support received โfollowing his โฃfather’s death. “Everyone’s going to find this phase tough and we’re very lucky that we live in such a good supportive community,” Mr. Mudie’s son said.
Local MP peter Rundle paid tribute to Mr. โคMudie in parliament on Tuesday, offering โฃhis condolences on โbehalf โฃof the entire parliament. “I know him well andโฃ have talked to him about โขmany issues in theโ Ravensthorpe community,” Rundle stated.
The West River fire began earlier this week and has promptedโค a critically important response from emergency โขservices. Authoritiesโฃ continueโค to โฃmonitor the situation andโค issue warnings to residents as conditions change.