Barfoldblaze

Fire authorities battled a30-hectare grass and scrub fire at Barfold on Australia Day.

Twenty-six CFA and Forest Fire Management vehicles rushed to the scene about 1.30pm as the fire spread quickly up asteep hillside and into aforested area.

There were delays in the despatch of air support due to other fires. ASuper Puma helicopter arrived an hour after the outbreak and was later joined by the large Chinook helicopter -the Chinook making its first live fire waterbombing flight since its arrival in December.

Firefighters remained on the scene into the night putting out spot fires and blacking out to keep the area safe.

Man arrested over carjacking

Macedon Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged aman in relation to an alleged carjacking in Macedon on January 22.

Emergency services were called to Black Forest Drive after aman was located by passers-by with injuries about 5.30pm.

It is understood the 25-year-old man was travelling from Melbourne’s CBD to Swan Hill, and had parked his car on Willeys Road, near Black Forest Drive when the incident occurred.

Police heard the man was dragged from his vehicle and assaulted by an unknown man, before he stole his vehicle and fled the scene.

The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.

A38-year-old Kangaroo Flat man has been charged with theft of amotor car, possess prescription drugs and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail. He has been bailed to appear at Kyneton Magistrates’ Court on April 11. Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.