Nora Creina
Issued for NORA CREINA near Robe in the Lower South East.
Firefighters have worked hard to contain the grass fire and protect several assets from impact at Nora Creina, between Robe and Beachport in the state's South East.
Despite the challenges of numerous wind changes on the fireground, crews were able to stop the fire from impacting about five structures.
Approximately 50 CFS volunteer firefighters and 15 Forestry Industry personnel responded to the fire, supported by aircraft, which completed 28 drops on the fire. Firefighters were also supported by heavy plant machinery, creating mineral earth breaks on the fireground.
The fire burned 70 hectares before it was contained. Firefighters remain on scene extinguishing hot spots and are expected to stay on the fireground overnight.
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