Pegasus Beach Fire

At 7.53pm, Fire and Emergency was called to a large vegetation fire at Pegasus Beach. There are currently 12 trucks on the scene, which includes four water tankers. Approximately 50 firefighters are on the scene.

The fire is still actively burning and high winds are causing it to travel quickly south towards Woodend Beach. Heavy machinery is being brought in to attempt to establish fire breaks between the fire and Woodend.