Tuesday,
5 November 2024
Water aircraft assists with Everton Upper fire

MORE than 17 CFA vehicles helped quell a bushfire on Beechworth-Wangaratta Road at Everton Upper on Sunday afternoon.

The fire, believed to have been ignited by a lightning strike around 1.50pm, was initially around 50 square metres and spreading in rugged bushland.

One water aircraft was called in to assist with the fire attack in inaccessible areas.

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) was also...

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