Hay fire at Crystal Brook - 17 November 2019

Sunday, November 17 at 9:50am

Just after midnight, CFS crews were called to a hay shed fire on the Augusta Highway at Crystal Brook.

About 100 bales of hay are still burning within the four bay shed and CFS crews will work through the day to separate the bales and extinguish the fire.

There are no other assets under threat and the fire has been contained to the area.

The damage bill is approximately $75,000.

A smoke advice message has been issued for the area. Motorists travelling along the Augusta Highway should drive carefully as smoke may impact visibility.

 

2019-11-17 Ali Martin