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Storm and Flood Assistance
Estimated damage to garage and contents $20,000 with approximately12 metres of brush fencing also damaged.
Cause of fire deemed to be from ashes from a slow combustion heater, which were placed onto a compost heap earlier this morning. During the course of the day, the ashes reignited, causing the damage to the fence and garage.
Fire crews will be departing the scene shortly.
