Fire burns 150 hectares near Harrow

FIRES near Penshurst and Harrow were just two of 19 blazes brought under control over the weekend with the assistance of several south-west CFA crews. Photos: BILLY EASSON.

By Samantha McCombe

January 18, 2022 | 6:00 PM

THE cause of a fire south-east of Harrow that burnt approximately 150 hectares of land on Friday afternoon is currently being investigated.

CFA District Five assistant chief fire officer, Richard Bourke said the fire started about 5.30pm on Friday, January 14, and burnt in terrain that was “rough and difficult” to access.