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Mammoth effort halts extreme fire
Spectator-Observer Partnership | Originally written by AMI HUMPAGE AS temperatures soared last Thursday more than 200 fire fighters battled an extreme blaze near Branx-holme which destroyed about 500 hectares of farmland and blue gum plantations. The fire broke out along the Henty Hwy, four kilometres east of Branxholme at about 2.15pm and quickly took hold, threatening homes and properties between Branxholme and North Byaduk.Homeowners along the Branxholme-Byaduk Rd were under direct threat as burning embers and ash were picked up by strong winds … Continue reading 0 Comments
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