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Corowa Grass Fire Contained After Threat to Homes

The blaze was contained by early evening after a large multi-agency response.

Overview

  • Authorities said the fire was contained by about 6pm Wednesday after a rapid run toward Honour Avenue.
  • No homes, sheds or livestock were reported lost, and the cause is under investigation.
  • About 542 hectares burned as roughly 110 firefighters and three aircraft, including a Hercules waterbomber, worked the fireground.
  • Earlier emergency warnings told some residents it was too late to leave, with specific alerts for areas north of Redlands Road and west of Honour Avenue.
  • Strong westerly winds drove spotting and triggered power outages and road closures, including a shutdown of the Riverina Highway between Honour Avenue and Federation Way.