UPDATE, noon: The small grass and scrub fire has been declared under control by the CFA.
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Forest Fire Management Victoria'a Jeff Wilkie said the fire started on private property and impacted public land, meaning his group was brought in to assist fire fighting efforts.
The fire spread to half a hectare in size and was now classed as contained, Mr Wilkie said.
Some units would remain on scene.
EARLIER: Three CFA tankers are on the scene of a grass and scrub fire in Maldon, with two more on the way.
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has also been called to attend.
Note, map’s pin denotes location of the street near the fire, not necessarily the address.
More to come.