Mt Midgley fire fully contained

The Mount Midgley fire near Creston  is now 100 % contained.

This positive news from the South East Fire Centre.

Information Officer Fanny Bernard credits fire fighters and the weather.


Bernard says a crew of 27 personnel and one helicopter will continue with mop up efforts on Mount Midgley.

The 430 hectare blaze was sparked by lightning on August 14.

And a quick note on the Parker Ridge fire in Idaho.

Officials say it is now 45 % contained.

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