By Brendan Rees
Firefighters managed to control a grass and scrub fire at a vacant black in Hampton Park on Tuesday, 20 March.
The fire was reported just before 5.10pm in Strabane Way with crews from Cranbourne, Hallam, and Hampton Park helping fight the blaze which was brought under control at 5.35pm.
Police also attended the scene. A CFA spokesperson said the cause of the fire was unknown at this stage.
Eyewitness Aaron Grant said although there was gusty winds on the day, it was fortunate the blaze didn’t spread too quickly to neighbouring properties.
“Things could’ve been a lot worse. Bits and pieces were smouldering. It wasn’t too bad compared to recent fires.”
“Being so dry for months in advance, it wouldn’t have taken long to spread,” he said.
“Being a vacant block like that with just grass and trees it doesn’t take long for all that come alight.”
