The Italian government is seeking information about families impacted by the bushfires.
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Details are being sought about those of Italian origin by the nation's consul general.
Correspondent Mario Vaccaro said many Italian descendents lived in the North East, particularly around Myrtleford and the Kiewa Valley.
"A lot of migrants worked on the Snowy Mountains scheme and then moved to the area once that was completed to make a better life for themselves," he said.
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"Many worked on farms.
"There's been a lot of international publicity and news reports on how extensive and serious these fires have been, and the Italian government wants to keep informed on any families who have been impacted."
Mr Vaccaro can be contacted at mvaccaro53@gmail.com
