Bushfire threatens homes in Melbourne’s north
Photos from Age photographer Justin McManus show just how close the fire burning in Plenty Gorge, was to homes. Residents of Bundoora, Greensborough and Mill Park who live between the Metropolitan Ring Road between Scholar Drive and Booyan Court were urged to shelter indoors.
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Ange Vlahopoulos watches as the fire approaches his home.Credit:Justin McManus
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Ange Vlahopoulos takes shelter inside. Credit:Justin McManus
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People defending there homes in Clovemont Way.Credit:Justin McManus
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Clovemont Way fire.Credit:Justin McManus
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Scene at Bundoora. Credit:Justin McManus
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Fire at Clovemont Way. Credit:Justin McManus
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Water is dropped on the fire. Credit:Justin McManus
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Water is dropped on the fire.Credit:Justin McManus
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Firefighters work to control the fire. Credit:Justin McManus
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Water is dropped on the fire. Credit:Justin McManus
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Fireman cools down.Credit:Justin McManus
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Fireman cools down.Credit:Justin McManus