The straight line of flashing lights near the front of the fire showed the well co-ordinated effort of crews determined to stop the fire
THE Country Fire Authority knew what was coming.
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A total fire ban for several parts of the state with forecast hot temperatures and high winds a bad mix.
By day's end two large blazes in our area and several bigger ones not that far away to the east gave the state its first real taste of what to expect in the next two months.
Thankfully, the quick action of CFA and Department of Environment and Primary Industries personnel put a quick end to a 300-hectare plus fire at Yapeen.
But no sooner had that battle been won than fire crews were rushing to the Pastoria area near Kyneton where a grass and scrub fire far greater in size was off and running.
As night fell the amazing view of hills aglow showed the scale of this fire.
The straight line of flashing lights near the front of the fire showed the well co-ordinated effort of crews determined to stop the fire in its tracks.
Victoria Police deserve praise as well for their quick response in closing down roads to ensure the safety of the general public.
A day like this and these large fires serve as a final reminder time is up to ensure your property is fire safe this summer. Are you ready?
