3/1/01 A fire which is believed to have started by power lines, destroyed a shed and a large amount hay stored within and outside the shed between Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.

3/1/01 A loader driven by the Deputy Group Officer from Victor Harbor is used to spread out the still burning hay.

3/1/01 After the damaged hay is spread out onto cleared ground, it is allowed to burn further before finally extinguishing it, to assist with clean up operations and containment. Tankers from both the Goolwa and Victor Harbor Groups, along with other units from the Goolwa Group, are called in to assist with the operation and to deal with any outbreaks that might result within adjacent pasture.