Tag Archives: Fires

The forecast for a dry winter and spring leading into this year’s fire season should be a reminder for all residents to prepare their properties ahead of time. The Putty Rural Fire Brigade is offering to visit land owners and assess their properties for fire danger and offer advice on preparations. Any residents interested inContinue reading “Property Fire Inspections”

Several Putty residents have been in contact with concerns about the amount ofsmoke coming into the valley from the west. Bulga Fire Control has been contacted and have advised that there is no fire close to Putty. However, there is a bush fire burning in the Goulburn River National Park in the Merriwa River valleyContinue reading “Smoke sighting in Putty Valley”

As the TOTAL FIRE BAN days continue, fire crews have been called to attend a fire on properties on and next to 8478 Putty Road, Putty. The fire started yesterday, Monday 1st December at midday and crews are attending the fire again today. While these properties are nearby the St. Shenouda Monastery, they are onContinue reading “Fire on 8478 Putty Road”

INCREASED RFS, AIRCRAFT & HEAVY PLANT ACTIVITY IN THE PUTTY AREA. Crews are working on a fire in the vicinity of 901 Putty Valley Road, Putty. The fire is currently 6ha in size and is being controlled. Keep the area close to 901 Putty Valley Road clear for emergency personnel entering and exiting. Travel cautiouslyContinue reading “Fire at 901 Putty Valley Road”