Fire Lights up the Sky

As I started writing this item the sun was setting on a beautiful clear evening here in Renews. Then suddenly billows of smoke began rising into the sky from the area of the Mount. Within minutes the whole Mount area was in flames and as darkness closes in it is still an awesome sight as it smoulders away. Residents were concerned at first, and phones were ringing but it turned out to be a controlled burn to get rid of all the old grass so that the area will be green and fresh for visitors this summer. But even the burn meant we were treated to a grand evening display.