At 5:57pm last evening during the Thunderstorm, Mt Macedon Fire Tower reported a smoke sighting in the Pine Plantation in Macedon. Due to the “Hot Day Response” brigades from Macedon, Mt Macedon, Woodend, Gisborne and Riddells Creek were responded. The Fire Tower was able to direct appliances to the exact location. Lightening had struck a pine tree and started a small fire at the base of the tree, which was quickly extinguished by the initial crews. Due to the lightening activity, crews patrolled the local area for some time. Thanks to our Fire Tower Spotter, Mt Macedon CFA for this post and the neighbouring Brigades for their assistance.


  • Published: 5 years ago on January 30, 2019
  • Last Modified: February 3, 2019 @ 12:33 am

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