Fire
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Angle grinder sparks bushfire at Turpins Falls
Contractors working on a job at Turpins Falls using grinders and metalworking tools sparked a bushfire yesterday. Shortly before 2.30pm on Tuesday callers to Triple Zero reported a large column of smoke triggering a large response from fire brigades. The high fire danger also saw the immediate despatch of a waterbombing helicopter which was on…
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Kyneton hotel fire leads to arrest
A Kyneton man has been arrested after three people were injured in a suspicious fire in the Newmarket Hotel at Kyneton.Fire broke out in the upper floor accommodation section of the hotel shortly before 7pm last Tuesday night. A triple zero call taker, hearing people coughing, immediately responded multiple CFA units and paramedics.Six guests were…
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False alarm at Woodend’s historic Victoria Hotel
Firefighters from Woodend and Macedon were quick to respond after a caller to triple zero reported seeing flames in the roof of Woodend’s historic Victoria Hotel about 11.30am this morning. An inspection of the hotel’s roof cavity with a thermal camera found no trace of smoke or fire. It is believed that two log fires…
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Fierce forest fire
A thick layer of smoke has blanketed parts of the Macedon Ranges after lightning sparked a fierce blaze in the Cobaw Forest near Pipers Creek about 4pm Sunday. About 40 CFA, Forest Fire Management and Parks Victoria crews attacked the firefront that threatened farming properties. Emergency warning alerts were issued as winds spread embers over…
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Local brigades warn Ashbourne fire is a sign of things to come
A fast-spreading fire in the bush at Ashbourne last Thursday is a sign of things to come, local fire brigades warn. Tylden and Trentham brigades were called to an out-of-control burn off on Keyes Road just after 2pm. On route Tylden captain Marcus Fidler saw a large plume of smoke and immediately called for five…
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First turnout for Taradale’s youngest firey
One of the newest and youngest firefighters at Taradale Fire Brigade had her first turnout last month – as a member of a tanker crew fighting the Benloch fire. Simone Stephens, 16, was a member of a tanker team that turned out in 40-degree heat to support firefighting operations at the 44-hectare Benloch fire, which…
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Our fire bird
A Newham born and raised helicopter pilot was among the air attack team fighting a bushfire that broke out at Benloch last Tuesday. Amy Miller flew a Firebird 306 and said it felt good to help out around her home area. “I knew mum and dad’s place was fine because they’re on the other side…
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Honouring a legend
Bobby Adams joined his local brigade to fight fires when he was just 14 years old. Today at 95 he still takes a big interest in his home brigade, Newham, nearly always making a guest appearance at its special events and supporting it strongly financially. In fact, the newest four-wheel-drive support vehicle the brigade has…
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Upgrade in doubt?
Plans for a $1.6 million upgrade to Mount Macedon Fire Brigade’s existing station are now in doubt as proposals emerge for relocation. The Express understands the brigade and Country Fire Authority have been in discussion over possible relocation to land between the entrance to Mount Macedon golf course and the Victorian Emergency Management Institute on…
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Fire closes High Street
High Street in Kyneton was closed to traffic for several hours last night and again early this morning while fire crews attended to a large shed fire. Kyneton firefighters happened to be at the station for a preseason briefing when they received the first callout at 6.45pm on Monday and were on scene within three…
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Fun on the farm
Experience food, wine, beer and craft from across the region at the Carlsruhe Fire Brigade’s Wine and Food Festival on Sunday, November 4, from 11am to 4pm. The event will highlight local producers as well as art, craft and variety stalls, and children’s activities. It will also feature performances by local musicians. The event will…
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Upgrade pre-empts severe season
With a severe fire season forecast, the state’s environment minister has visited Mount Tarrengower to check progress on the $1 million upgrade of the heritage-listed fire observation tower. “We are coming into a significant high fire risk season,” Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said on Friday as she and Bendigo West…