An advice warning has been issued for a grass fire that was burning along the Midland Highway at Eganstown, near Daylesford.
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As of 2pm, there were at least 10 CFA units fighting the blaze, which was first reported just after 1.30pm.
It is believed there were multiple separate fires alight at the same time.
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Firefighters were able to get on top of the blaze about 2.15pm.
There was not any threat to the community, with the warning area only covering a few hundred metres.
The fire was travelling in a south-easterly direction.
Police are on scene as there is a considerable amount of smoke in the area.
People are asked to avoid the area.
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