A farmer has apologised for accidentally starting a fire that has burned almost 1000 hectares in Victoria's north-east. 9News
The uncontained grassfire which continues to grow was sparked by an angle grinder on Tuesday afternoon near Flowerdale.
Bill Sangster said he was fixing a fence on his property when he noticed some sparks fly from the grinder and onto the grass behind him.The 71-year-old said he is devastated and very remorseful for accidently causing the fire.The 71-year-old said he is devastated and very remorseful."I take full responsibility for what happened, it was a bloody accident, an accident, and I felt really bad.
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