Harrietville blaze backburn a success
Harrietville blaze backburn a success Updated: 09:16, Monday February 4, 2013 A backburning operation near Victoria's Harrietville bushfire has been a success and fire authorities say it will provide greater protection for the township before hotter weather returns.
The wind change blew the Marysville backburn out of control (file photo) The Bushfires Royal Commission has heard firefighters at a backburn on the edge of Marysville were caught by surprise when a wind change hit earlier than expected, enveloping the burn and then the town.