Residents in Victoria's northwest put on alert for grassfire Herald Sun A GRASSFIRE sparked when a house caught alight in Victoria's northwest has been downgraded. The CFA issued a Watch and Act message minutes after telling residents to take shelter as firefighters descended on the blaze. Up to 32 fire trucks helped stop ... Grass fire threatens homes near Castlemaine Grassfire threatens houses in Taradale Taradale fire: downgraded to 'advice' |