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flag A grassfire near Ballarat, sparked Feb. 11, 2026, burned 10 hectares, prompted evacuations, and was contained by firefighters and farmers.

flag A grassfire near Grahams Road and Gumley Road south of Ballarat began around 12:30 pm on February 11, 2026, spreading east toward Shelford-Mount Mercer Road and threatening the Mount Mercer Wind Farm. flag Residents received a Watch and Act warning, urging preparation for evacuation as firefighters, including 17 vehicles and a helicopter, responded. flag The blaze burned about 10 hectares, and local farmers helped contain it initially. flag By 2:30 PM, the alert was downgraded to Advice, but the fire remained active and under close monitoring.

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