Advice message updated as fire on Echuca-Nanneella Road is brought under control

Firefighters on scene at the Echuca-Nanneella Road fire have brought the blaze under control.

According to the VicEmergency website, the fire was contained and controlled at 4.36pm.

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The advice message for the townships of Nanneella and Strathallan has also been updated.

It said people located in the area are able to resume their normal activities.

Smoke may still be visible as firefighters remain on scene to keep an eye on the affected area.

Earlier

CFA crews are working to battle a grass fire south of Echuca on Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters were notified of a slow-moving stubble fire on the Nanneella-Echuca Road near Strathallan at around 3.23pm.

There are currently 11 crews at the blaze that is believed to be 150m long.

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An advice message is being issued for Nanneella and Strathallan that said the fire is not yet under control.

It is located north of Graham Road and travelling in a north-easterly direction.

CFA are encouraging residents to avoid travel in and around the area to allow crews access to the blaze.

The cause remains under investigation.

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