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CFA crews are still at the scene of a haystack fire and will monitor it over the next two days.
Work is being done to install an earth break around the fire while crews continue to black out the fire.
A CFA spokesperson said brtigades will make the scene safe and check it intermittently.
"With haystacks it's about breaking it up, then going way and coming to check it again," the spokesperson said. "They will be keeping an eye on that for at least the next 24 hours."
3.40pm
A Community Information advice message has been issued for the communities of Auchmore, Dingee, Pompapiel, Tandarra, Raywood regarding the fire near Tandarra.
The CFA has said while haystack fires are not likely to spread into grassland, they do generate a lot of smoke.
Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities as firefighters pull apart the hay to extinguish the fire.
There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
- www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
- VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.
- VicEmergency app.
- Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires).
- Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Earlier
Firefighters have returned to blaze that has reignited near Tandarra on Monday afternoon.
A CFA spokesperson said brigades were notified at 2.46pm to reports of a hay stack fire at Pyramid-Yarraberb Road.
Crews have contained the fire to within the haystack and will remain on scene for some time.
An advice message will be issued for smoke in the area.
Three vehicles are currently on scene, with more enroute to assist.
More to come
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