UPPER YARRA STAR MAIL
Home » News » Grassfire near Gillfords Rd Warburton on Wednesday

Grassfire near Gillfords Rd Warburton on Wednesday



A grassfire was ablaze near Gillfords Rd in Warburton.

CFA Crews were called to a grass fire just after 2pm on the afternoon of Wednesday 13 April. Upon arrival, they discovered a burn-off out of control. 5 CFA vehicles attended and it was brought under control just before 3pm. Forest Fire Management were also called to the scene.

About 4000 square metres of grassland was heavily burnt.

In the event of a fire, residents can check to see if the fire may impact them by downloading the Vic Emergency app or visiting www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Digital Editions


More News

  • Temporary water cut off in Yarra Junction

    Temporary water cut off in Yarra Junction

    A large water burst in Yarra Junction may result in some properties losing water access today, 29 January. The burst was reported at 1.19pm and is expected to be resolved…

  • Learn to plan for fires at workshop

    Learn to plan for fires at workshop

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246508 Locals of 3799 are encouraged to come along a fire planning workshop hosted by the Wesburn-Millgrove CFA on Sunday 1 February. The workshop…

  • Playlunch’s incredible Hottest 100 placement puts Yarra Ranges on the music map

    Playlunch’s incredible Hottest 100 placement puts Yarra Ranges on the music map

    The Yarra Ranges-based seven-piece band Playlunch landed an incredible fourth place in triple j’s Hottest 100, capping off a mega 2025. It was the bogan funk outfit’s breakout single Keith…

  • Lifeblood of the force give back

    Lifeblood of the force give back

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531438 It was a morning of giving back for several highway patrol members from the outer east, choosing to donate blood and plasma as…

  • Full of family fun

    Full of family fun

    Crowds of people from Wandin and surrounds soaked up the sun at the annual Family Fun Day on Monday 26 January. The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Family Fun Day took…