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Veteran CFA volunteer recounts seven-minute blaze that destroyed home

“The worst fire I’ve ever seen.” Fourth-generation Natimuk farmer and CFA veteran Michael Sudholz recounts the Grass Flat blaze that destroyed his family home in minutes.

17 January, 2026

HRCC mayor Brian Klowss, (centre) the Premier Jacinta Allan and Disaster Recovery minister Vick Ward with members of the Natimuk community after the January 9 fires.

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Horsham Rural City Council mayor's message to community

Natimuk Historical Society president Pat Ford said the January 9 fire was “probably one of the biggest events the town's had” and was still processing it all a few days later.

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Watching the fire remotely: Natimuk historian watches fire destroy homes via security cameras

An aerial photo of Natimuk shows the devastation of the January 9 Grass Flat Fire. Inset: Horsham Rural City Council chief executive Gail Gatt and mayor Brian Klowss speak with Victorian premier Jacinta Allan during her visit to the fire-affected area on January 12.

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