HOBSONS BAY: Fire under control at Altona


A total of 23 hectares of grasslands at Altona was burnt on Australia Day (Sun., Jan. 26) with the fire declared under control at 6.15pm.

FRV and CFA firefighters responded to a large grass fire at Laverton Grasslands, Purnell St.

Firefighters arrived on scene at 3.49pm finding various areas alight over a 2km radius and spreading quickly.

The fire was threatening nearby houses, located about 30-50 metres from the blaze.

A Watch and Act message was issued for residents of Altona and Altona Meadows.

The grassfire was travelling from Laverton Grasslands in a northerly direction towards Kororoit Creek Rd.

Four firefighting aircraft were deployed to assist ground crews.

The fire has been deemed suspicious and will be investigated by Victoria Police and FRV’s Fire Investigators.