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17 May 2024
Byawatha scrub fire stops trains in their tracks

A SCRUB fire at Byawatha on Tuesday night forced trains to stop briefly as CFA crews worked to extinguish the blaze.

Five CFA units from Wangaratta, North Wangaratta, Bowser, Tarrawingee and Fire Rescue Victoria crews were called to the scene near the Hume Freeway at around 10:25pm when a grass fire around 100mx30m was burning.

The fire was spreading near the freeway and impacted the train line, wh...

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