Firefighters from CFA, FFMVic and FRV brought a bushfire at Main Ridge under control this afternoon (7 September) after a historic roadside burn-off flared up in windy conditions.
Picture: Ben Wain, CFA District 14 HQ Brigade.
A fire broke out in along Limestone Road in Main Ridge just after 2pm today before spreading into adjoining Greens Bush, which is public land.
24 appliances, including both fire trucks and support vehicles, from several agencies responded to the scene, including 16 CFA fire trucks. Additional Ultra Light Tankers were brought in to help with mobility in the park.
A Firebird helicopter was also dispatched from Moorabbin Airport, providing surveillance from above to help guide firefighters through dense bush.
Peninsula Group Officer (IMT Operations Officer) Tim Desmond said it was believed a historic roadside burn-off had flared up in this afternoon's windy conditions.
The fire burnt about 2.5 ha before it was was declared under control about 5.30pm.
Mr Desmond said FFMVic firefighters would monitor the scene overnight.