South Australian firefighter hurt in grass blaze
South Australian firefighter hurt in grass blaze
29 December 2013
published by www.abc.net.au
Australia — A South Australian Country Fire Service firefighter has been injured while battling a grass fire at Lower Light north of Adelaide.
Two water bombers are helping fight the blaze, near Port Wakefield Road, which started at about 1:00pm.
It is being fanned by strong winds and is moving south-easterly towards Big Rabbit Road, Earl Road and Porter Road.
About 300 hectares has been burnt so far.
In Victoria, a total fire ban has been declared for most of the state, with temperatures across the state forecast to peak well above 30 degrees Celsius.
