Yesterday eight CFA trucks were called to a grass fire at the Epsom Sewage Farm that threatened to spread out of control on the 60-hectare Howard Street site.

Two Department of Sustainability and Environment vehicles and 25 firefighters spent half an hour bringing the blaze under control.

The fire was contained just after 1pm. A smoke warning was issued to Eaglehawk, Huntly and other neighbouring areas.

Bendigo CFA senior station officer Bruce Quarrier said the grass fire was contained early but there was heavy smoke across the area.

The incident followed another grass fire that started at a Bayne Street property on Thursday afternoon.

CFA crews were called to a fire caused by sparks from a welder. The flames spread to three neighbouring yards, threatening a shed.

CFA senior station officer Dale Stemmer said the prompt response from fire crews meant the blaze was brought under control.

“No structures were involved but it came very close to burning the shed in the neighbouring property,” Mr Stemmer said. “It was ignited by a spark of molten metal from the young fellow who was welding next door.”

The two fires in two days renewed CFA calls for people to be aware of fire safety guidelines.

“People doing any sort of welding or working with power tools must comply with the requirements of the fire danger period,” Mr Stemmer said.

It was a common concern that people weren’t obeying fire restrictions, Mr Quarrier said.

“I’m certain some people refuse to accept the consequences of their actions. But people need to be aware there are restrictions in place.”