Warnings for the fires at Kadnook and Powers Creek have been downgraded but high fire danger ratings are expected tomorrow, worrying authorities.
abc.net.au/news/kadnook-powers-creek-bushfires-continue-victoria/101858078Two bushfires in western Victoria have been downgraded from an emergency warning following work by fire crews and other services overnight.There are reports of property damage following two bushfires near Edenhope that began on Sunday
"It actually ran very fast and was about a kilometre long when the first fire units arrived on scene to tackle it."At the height of the fire, 10 aircraft from across the state were operating to assist ground crews from the Country Fire Authority , Forest Fire Management Victoria and plantation owners from the Green Triangle Alliance.The Powers Creek fire burnt through 237ha of pasture and plantation.Mr Gunning said the weather forecast would be "kind" to crews today.
"We want to get as much work done today to consolidate control lines ahead of increased winds and high temperatures on Tuesday," he said.
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