{"id":100556,"date":"2024-11-27T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=100556"},"modified":"2024-11-21T10:49:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:49:36","slug":"cfa-warns-about-heightened-harvester-fire-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/cfa-warns-about-heightened-harvester-fire-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"CFA warns about heightened harvester fire risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE CFA is warning farmers that dry conditions could increase the risk of harvest fires.<\/p>\n<p>Farmers are being urged to take steps to reduce the risk of header fires with the CFA responding to 27 last season.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This season, with crops a bit lower, headers will be taking on more dirt, meaning farmers need to clean their headers more frequently to prevent dust buildup,&#8221; said CFA Gannawarra Group Officer Jack Hewitt.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fine dust from pulse crops like lentils and lupins can accumulate around the engine and exhaust system, and if it heats up, it can smoulder and potentially ignite spot fires, particularly in windrows.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you hear any unusual noises from your header, don&#8217;t ignore them, walk around the machine and check for excessive heat.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said all Victorians should ensure they are conducting regular machinery maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;During the last Fire Danger Period, CFA responded to 114 vegetation fires caused by machinery and vehicles, including slashers, tractors, ride-on mowers, caravans, and trailers,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each incident posed a risk not only to those on the ground but also to neighbouring properties.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By prioritising equipment maintenance and simple safety protocols, we can significantly cut down on these preventable fires.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>More information about farm machinery fire safety can be found on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfa.vic.gov.au\/\"> CFA<\/a> website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE CFA is warning farmers that dry conditions could increase the risk of harvest fires. 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