General News
19 June, 2025
Fire prompts CFA warning
A FIRE at a family home in Noorat over the weekend has prompted the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to warn residents
Brigades responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang-Mortlake Road in Noorat at about 1.10pm on Saturday, June 14.
Upon arrival, firefighters from Noorat and District fire brigade found a fire inside the walls of the chimney cavity.
The flue had become detached from the wood heater which, combined with a build-up of creosote, had caused the fire.
The family was home and were able to put water on the blaze and safely escape before CFA crews arrived to fully extinguish the fire.
Crews worked to completely extinguish the fire and the scene was left with the homeowner to have the rest of the flue pulled apart.
The incident was under control by 1.36pm and safe at 2.17pm.
CFA District Six acting assistant chief fire officer Peter Lockwood said the incident served as a good reminder for the community to ensure their wood heaters are cleaned and maintained, particularly with colder weather setting in across the state.
“Please don’t neglect your chimney or flue and make sure it is cleaned and well maintained before firing it up this winter,” he said.
“Spending a few minutes now to check your chimney could be one of the most important fire safety actions you take this season, and you can easily check for creosote build-up or obstructions by simply using a torch before lighting a fire.”
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