FIREFIGHTERS stopped a fire that severely damaged a unit in Buronga from spreading to nearby dwellings this week.

The fire took hold of the detached unit about 1.35pm on Thursday and became "fully involved" within a short time.

Brigades from Buronga, Gol Gol, Dareton and Mildura turned out to stop the blaze from spreading to nearby properties, taking 20 to 30 minutes to bring the fire under cont...