General News
1 October, 2025
Winds whip afternoon Avoca River fire
At least 13 local crews attended the scene north-east of St Arnaud.
A FIRE burnt almost four hectares of grassland along the Avoca River as afternoon winds whipped the district on Friday.
Fire crews were called to a grass fire on Low Water Bridge Road in Slaty Creek about 2.15pm.
At least 13 local crews attended the scene north-east of St Arnaud.
A CFA spokesperson said the fire burned along both sides of the river and was brought under control at 4.20pm.
They said the scene was handed over to Forest Fire Management Victoria and was deemed safe about 6pm on Friday.
Friday’s fire came as authorities issued holiday weekend pleas on fire safety.
They said anyone planning to camp over the warmer months was encouraged to familiarise themselves with the proper and safe ways to put out a campfire.
Many people try to put out campfires incorrectly with soil, or not enough water to extinguish them completely. Fires that haven’t been properly extinguished can smoulder under soil for days and reignite in the right conditions.
FFMV is investigating the cause of Friday’s fire.
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