Over 39 structures and 20,000 hectares of land were burnt in western Victoria earlier this year.
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January 9, 2026, was a day where smoke and ash filled the air across much of western Victoria as bush fires raged across the region. An emergency warning was issued for Carranballac, Pittong, Skipton, Bradvale, Mannibadar, Stoneleigh and Streatham in the state’s west about 4 pm, with residents packing up their things and heading to various relief centres. Residents still at home were told its to late to leave.
As a result of this fire 15 homes were lost and over 39 structures and 20,000 hectares of land burnt.
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Now a few months later, after hearing the cry for help from farmers, members of ADA’s South West Victoria Branch have stepped in to help. Members have been removing burnt fencing and replacing them with new fencing.
Branch President Daniel Forbes said it’s been a worthwhile branch activity, both helping the farming community and as a branch get together where members get to know other members while working together.
Branch members ready to install new fencing on a burnt out farm.
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Burnt fences were replaced with brand new ones.
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January 9, 2026, was a day where smoke and ash filled the air across much of western Victoria.
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