<p>Rural firefighters deployed almost a dozen aircraft on January 22 to contain a bushfire that had been burning out of control near Goulburn for four days.</p><p>Fire brigades based in Southern Highlands reported</a> on Sunday the Bannaby fire was burning about five kilometres north of Taralga and was not contained. Changes in wind conditions</a> also resulted in the thick plumes of black smoke being pushed eastwards.</p><p>Aircraft such as the Very Large Air Tanker, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 nicknamed “Nancy Bird,” were being used to protect property. It can be seen in this video taken on January 22 dropping fire retardant. On Tuesday, a 9 News journalist reported</a> that at least 11 aircraft were being deployed along the containment lines while firefighters conducted back burning operations overnight.</p><p>Goulburn Post reported</a> that as of Tuesday morning, the fire was still out of control and RFS community liaison officers had scheduled a tour</a> through Canyonleigh to prepare residents. Credit: Gunning – Fish River Rural Fire Brigade via Storyful</p><br />
