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State forest fire under control, contained

Firefighting crews contained a scrub fire that scorched more than 520 hectares in Bronzewing State Forest near Patchewollock, after harvesting sparks and extreme conditions fuelled the blaze. 523200_01 – Picture supplied.
Peter Bannan

A SLOW-moving scrub fire burning at Bronzewing State Forest at Patchewollock is under control and contained. CFA volunteers rushed to private property near Moloney Road last Thursday afternoon after its believed harvesting activity sparked a fire that spread into the adjacent state forest. It was exacerbated by temperatures in the high 30s and strong wind […]

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