Original: The fire broke out at about 4:30 pm on the afternoon of 7 February, and burned through Long Gully and Eaglehawk, coming within of central Bendigo, before it was brought under control late on 8 February.
Simplified: The fire started at about 4.30 pm on February 7, and burned through Long Gully and Eaglehawk. It got to of central Bendigo, before it was brought under control late on February 8.