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North Wagga grass fire: firefighting aircraft called in to tackle fast-moving flames

Catie McLeod
Daisy Huntly
Updated December 1 2020 - 8:00pm, first published 7:30pm
RAPID RESPONSE: Two fires broke out in North Wagga this afternoon. They were brought under control by the quick work of emergency services. Picture: Annie Lewis
RAPID RESPONSE: Two fires broke out in North Wagga this afternoon. They were brought under control by the quick work of emergency services. Picture: Annie Lewis

A firefighting aircraft was called in this afternoon to help control two grass fires in North Wagga, which may have been ignited by a mechanical fault in a passing freight train.

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Catie McLeod

Catie McLeod

Journalist

Catie is a reporter at The Daily Advertiser covering health and Wagga City Council. You can contact her on c.mcleod@dailyadvertiser.com.au or 0475 819 651.

Daisy Huntly

Daisy Huntly

Deputy editor

You'll find my byline on breaking news, live blogs and anything in between. Got a tip? Email dhuntly@austcommunitymedia.com.au.

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