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Fires in the Canobolas Zone Sunday 9 November 2014

Published Date: 09 Nov 2014

Summary

There were two major fires in the Canobolas Zone on Sunday 9 November 2014 under very high fire danger conditions.

The Millamolong Fire reignited and there was a fire at Nyrang Creek in the Canowindra area.

MILLAMOLONG FIRE - 220 hectares

This fire broke containment lines mid afternoon on Sunday 9 November and the following brigades attended:

Mandurama
Blayney
Walli
Panuara
Milthorpe
Lyndurst
Walli

Photos by John Mackie and Pilot Fred Fahey.

3 Fixed wing aircraft were also used.

The brigades worked to contain this fire. No properties were impacted upon and no road closures have occurred.

Crews will be working through the night and on Monday to make sure this fire is fully extinguished.

A grader will be utilised as will as Helitac 241 (chopper).

NYRANG CREEK - 108 hectares

The fire has been contained with the help of the following Brigades:

Nyrang Creek
Moorbel
Lockwood
Rivers
Gooloogong
NSWFR for property protection

1 fixed wing aircraft.