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General News
31 May, 2024
Angle grinder sparks roadside fire
THREE Country Fire Authority (CFA) units responded to a grass fire on East Hill Road, Kariah on Monday.
The fire was reported at around 3.06pm and was burning along a roadside bordering a paddock.
A CFA spokesperson said responding units came from Lismore, Derrrinallum and Leslie Manor.
“Crews responded to reports of a grass and scrub fire spreading,” the spokesperson said.
“The fire was approximately 100m by 10m in size.
“The incident was deemed under control at 3.31pm and declared safe at 3.42pm.”
The spokesperson said the fire was caused by sparks from an angle grinder.
The spokesperson encouraged residents to take care when using angle grinders, even outside fire restrictions.
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