Crews backburn before more hot weather
Crews backburn before more hot weather Updated: 12:36, Sunday January 20, 2013 Firefighters battling a massive bushfire in Victoria's east have begun backburning operations amid fears the blaze could break containment lines during forecast hot weather later in the week.
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.