The Tilba Valley Winery and Ale House thanked fire crews for their assistance after a pile burn got away on Wednesday, May 29.
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Part owner, Jamie Smith said it was an extra bit of action for customers who were enjoying a cuppa and bite to eat in the sunshine.
"We have been busy tidying the place up and have been getting things happening again," he said.
"We are brewing our own beer and have live music every weekend. Our mid-week entertainment was a grass fire this week," he laughed.
No properties were under threat from the fire, which was quickly controlled by firefighters.
"We were thankful of the crews' quick response," Mr Smith said.
"Our water pump had broke so we couldn't pump water onto the fire, which is when we needed mobile water," he said.
Safe burning checklist
From the RFS Website.
- Are you allowed to have a burn in your area? Check with council or the Fire Control Centre.
- Contact your local Fire Control Centre or Fire and Rescue NSW fire station at least 24 hours before you plan to burn.
- Make sure you notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before you intend to burn.
- Check weather conditions.
- Ensure you have a cleared area around any material you're burning and monitor conditions closely.
- If the fire gets out of control, call Triple Zero. It's important that you monitor the fire and have firefighting equipment on hand.
