October 22nd, 2023Firefighters contain Berringa grassfire

Firefighters had to work hard overnight to contain a grassfire at Berringa last week.

The CFA was called to a private burn-off out of control at 4.42pm last Wednesday (11 Oct) on Donald McLeans Road.

Strike teams and two water aircraft were called in to assist due to the spread of the fire which burnt around 40 hectares of land.

FFMVic was also brought in with dozers to establish a containment line.

An Advice message was issued at 5.22pm which escalated to a Watch and Act at 6.55pm for residents in Berringa and Cape Clear.

The fire was heading in a southerly direction from McLeans Road towards Derwent Jacks Road.

The fire was contained at 7.35am last Thursday (12 Oct) and the Watch and Act has been downgraded to an Advice message.

District 15 Commander Steve Poulter said crews did great work overnight to control the fire.

“Weather conditions are favourable today with rain currently over the fireground and low wind speeds expected throughout the day,” he said last Thursday.

“We’re not in fire restrictions in this area yet but a reminder to people to be mindful of weather conditions before conducting private burn-offs.”