Paddock fire risk still high

LODDON farmers have been urged to take care using machinery in paddocks after a stubble fire last week.

The warning came from Boort Fire Brigade captain Kelvin Mayberry after CFA units from Boort and Yando battled the 15-hectare fire.

Mr Mayberry said it was believed the fire started from a machinery spark and CFA volunteers took about an hour to control the fire. Barraport brigade was also called but the crew was not needed.

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