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Crews have worked to bring a 24 hectare scrub and crop fire under control near Laancoorie on Friday afternoon.
There were 12 CFA vehicles on scene from 1.32pm with support from FFMVic and air wings.
The fire also took out approximately 20 hay bales as it burnt.
A stop was put on the incident at 2:39pm with crews remaining on scene for some time to continue blacking out.
CFA was also notified at 1:47pm to reports of a header fire near Wehla Rd, Bealiba.
Seven CFA vehicles responded with support from FFMVic.
Approximately 10 hectares has been burnt.
The scene was declared under control at 2:35pm.
2.20pm
A Community Information message has been issued for Laancoorie.
The CFA has said there is a grassfire in the area and smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities.
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 are on scene of a fire spreading through stubble on Friday afternoon.
A CFA spokesperson has said personnel were notified at 1.32pm to reports of a stubble fire on the Bridgewater-Maldon Road near Laancoorie.
On arrival, crews found the fire in stubble and crop and spreading quickly.
Air support has been request and the response has been escalated with multiple crews enroute.
The fire is not yet under control.
More to come.
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