UPDATE, 4pm: A CFA spokesperson has confirmed two farm vehicles were "completely destroyed" in this afternoon's fire near Rochester.
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They said the fire spread to around 50ha in size, with two air appliances deployed to assist fighting the blaze.
Crews are still in the area and continuing to mop up the scene.
CFA says the cause is believed to be non-suspicious and no properties were under threat.
Crews bring Diggora grass fire under control
UPDATE, 3.15pm: Firefighters have brought the blaze under control, according to VicEmergency.
The website says 15 crews attended the medium-sized blaze and were able to control it by 3.13pm.
Residents urged to monitor conditions as fire burns at Diggora
EARLIER: Firefighters are working to contain a blaze that has started in the state's north this afternoon.
At least 10 crews are responding to a grassfire along Tonkin Road at Diggora, near Rochester.
An alert has been released to residents in the area, stating there is no threat to the Diggora and Lockington areas.
The Country Fire Authority has said there is smoke travelling from a northerly direction towards Mccoll Road.
Residents are urged to monitor conditions and stay informed.
What you should do:
- Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
Impacts in your area:
- Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
- Firefighters are attending to this fire.
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.
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
