- Grain Harvest Aerial Fleet activated early to protect grain growers from fires
- Two strike teams to be based in Mid West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions
- Teams start in Geraldton and Narrogin today
A specialised aerial firefighting fleet has been activated early to protect Western Australia’s multibillion-dollar grain crops during the most fire-prone period of harvest.
Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson said two aerial strike teams will be strategically based in the main grain growing regions of WA – one in Geraldton and the other in Narrogin – on standby for a quick response to fast-moving crop fires. Crop fires usually start by either machinery or lightning.
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