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Kalangadoo and Mount McIntyre CFS bridgades responded to a grassfire on private property around 5.30pm on Monday.
Also attending the scene were two fire bombers, an observation chopper and Millcient police.
Wattle Range CFS group officer Fred Stent said the fire was slowed down due to its location within close proximity of a drain bank.
“It was lucky to be close to a drain back, which was still green,” he said.
“The bombers also helped slow the fire right down.
“It did not take long to put it out, however it was mopping up that was the big thing.
“It took about three hours to put the fire out and complete the mop-up.
“We went out there Tuesday to check on the area.”
The mop-up process completed by CFS volunteers ensured the fire was safe and reduced residual smoke after the fire had been controlled by extinguishing or removing burning material along or near the control line.
Mr Stent said the fire’s cause was unknown. With warmer weather forecast this week Mr Stent reminded community members to remain vigilant this fire season.
“This fire season has been slow, which has been good,” he said.
“We have been very lucky it has been holidays and people have been away.
“It is good in the sense that nobody has been around to accidentally start a fire, mainly over the beach area.
“While it is nice to have a quite holiday period around this time of year, I touch wood that it stays that way.
“Most of the fires we have attended we have been able to get with one or two trucks and have been able to get under control.
“I remind people to be very vigilant and to report anything including smoke or perhaps leaving a scene where a fire was alight, this helps us capture the problems where they occur.
“Sometimes wind can pick up embers and start a fire in another location.
“Be ready to put a fire plan in action as soon as you can or at least have one.”
