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Fire destroys crops

Fire bombers assisted on their way back from Quambatook. Picture: Supplied
Sam James

A HEADER fire in lentil crops south of Ultima burned through 255 hectares of farmland in 1.5 hours on Monday afternoon. CFA District 18 commander Bryce Willoughby said the speed and damage of the fire was very significant. About 23 firetrucks arrived at the scene and two water bombers actively worked on the fire front. […]

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