ON DECK: A Hercules C130 waterbomber was bought down from Sydney on Friday amid concerns for hot conditions. Picture: BLAIR THOMSON
A FIRE that burnt through about four hectares of grass and scrub at Tallangatta is under investigation.
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The blaze started near Hardys Road, a short distance west of the town, about 3.50pm on Friday.
Water bombers and 19 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene and the incident was brought under control by 4.30pm.
A wildfire investigator was called to the area to examine the cause.
The incident occurred in hot and dry conditions, with the weather reaching 43 degrees on the Border.
