Wildfires

Wildfires - Australia

Two bushfires in South Australia have been contained this morning after the Country Fire Service (CFS) issued their first emergency warning of the season.

The fire at the iconic Barossa Valley winemaking district is still continuing and has burnt 1436 hectares, but no lives or homes are under threat at the moment.

The first fire broke out in a paddock near Angaston just after 11.30am (ACST), with the flames driven by 70km/h winds.

Less than three hours later, another fire whipped up at nearby Springton, pushing crews even further.

The CFS issued a bushfire emergency warning at 1pm (ACST), but the fire has now been contained with approximately 675 hectares of grass burnt from the blaze.

Multiple bushfires are also burning in Australia's Victoria state, fanned by strong winds and high temperatures.

The fires are affecting the north-east of the state, including one close to Boweya, near Wangaratta. The state fire chief says some property and stock losses have been reported.