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Responders tackling grassfire at Cardinia Reservoir

15/09/2025

A grassfire has started at Cardinia Reservoir. (Facebook, Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade CFA)

Firefighters are currently responding to a grassfire at Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, Emerald, that is not yet under control.

According to authorities, this grassfire is travelling from Beaconsfield-Emerald Road, near Cardinia Reservoir, in a southerly direction towards Perimeter Road.

According to Cockatoo CFA, there is significant activity around the reservoir gates near Elephant Rock as responders tackle the blaze.

Motorists are urged to keep the roads clear and smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.

More updates to come.

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