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Firefighters battle grass fire on Goulburn Valley Hwy in Numurkah

Fifteen CFA crews have battled a grass fire on the Goulburn Valley Hwy, with air support called in to stop the blaze engulfing two structures. See the latest.

CFA crew members Picture: Brett Hemmings.
CFA crew members Picture: Brett Hemmings.

Fifteen CFA crews battled a grass fire on the Goulburn Valley Hwy in Numurkah.

Firefighters were on the scene about 3pm on Thursday, with units from Katunga, Strathmerton, Tallygaroopna, Wunghnu, Waaia, Drumanure, Kaarimba and Numurkah responding.

Fifteen CFA crews battled a grass fire on the Goulburn Valley Hwy in Numurkah on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Fifteen CFA crews battled a grass fire on the Goulburn Valley Hwy in Numurkah on Thursday, December 21, 2023.
CFA crews saved two structures from the blaze.
CFA crews saved two structures from the blaze.

A water bomber was called in to help control the blaze that engulfed a shed.

The fire was brought under control at 3.51pm and declared safe at 4.09pm.

A CFA spokesperson said the fire may have been started by agricultural equipment.

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