Entry 7 - 16th February 1983

As the cold front moved inland, winds became much stronger, moving the fires south in long, narrow strips. Spot fires joined the narrow fire strips, forming a much larger one ahead of the main fire. Fire-fighters hired extra staff, equipment and aircraft. The CFA volunteers joined in to help with the fire-fights, riding on the back of the trucks and trying there hardest to put out the fires. SES volunteers came to help as well, declaring that Ash Wednesday was a disaster.