CFA units received a call out to Thompson’s beach at 9.40am where the contents of a garbage truck had caught alight, forcing the driver to dump the rubbish on the road to save the vehicle from burning.
Cobram Fire Brigade lieutenant Dave Beard said six CFA units attended and the exact cause of the fire was unknown.
‘‘By the time the fire was brought under control it was difficult to determine the cause however we believe it was from an item that had been placed in a bin and collected by the truck,’’ he said.
‘‘It is important that residents be mindful of what they are putting into their household bins.’’
●Cobram Fire Brigade has also been called out to a number of burn-offs which have been taking place.
Residents are reminded the fire danger period is still active and no fire can be lit in the open air without a permit from the CFA.
Schedule 13 Permits for the burning of grass, stubble or vegetation can now be issued for agricultural purposes and Schedule 14 permits for the burning of fruit trees will be issued on a case-by-case basis.
Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation during the fire danger period is permitted only if the landholder has a written permit issued by the municipal fire prevention officer, a fire prevention officer of a public authority or by the CFA district office.
A permit is only valid if all conditions are followed, including light up times, notifications, weather conditions and required means of extinguishment.
●Permits will be issued in a very limited way to support agricultural businesses. For more information visit cfa.vic.gov.au or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
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