Firefighters were called to two grass and scrub fires on Old Barnawartha Road and a blaze on Probyns Road about 10pm on Thursday.

All three were quickly brought under control by firefighters. 

Detectives and fire investigators from the CFA attended the scene on Friday morning and examined the area.

A witness reported seeing a four-wheel-drive station wagon near Probyns Road when the fire was lit.

The vehicle, which had a bullbar and a roof cage, returned about an hour later, slowed down and nearly stopped, and then again drove off.

Police are trying to identify the driver and other witnesses. 

Detective Acting Sergeant Justin Foots said the incidents were concerning given the danger posed at time of year.

“The fires have occurred around 10pm last night,” he said on Friday.

“At this stage the fires are being treated as suspicious.

“We’re appealing for any witnesses to the fires, or anyone who saw suspicious persons or vehicles in the vicinity at that time, to contact either Wodonga detectives or Crime Stoppers.”

Data from the Bureau of Meteorology shows the temperature hit 42 degrees in Albury on Thursday and was still 32 degrees when the fires were lit.

Julie Terrill, whos lives on Old Barnawartha Road, said it could have been “catastrophic” if the fire got away.

She had been heading to bed when she noticed the fire and attended the scene.

“It’s just so serious this time of year,” she said.

“People can die, that’s the consequence of stuff like this, let alone the fencing and stock loss.

“I don’t know, why would you do this type of thing?

“They’re idiots, just idiots.”

Ms Terrill’s home is about 200 metres from one of the Old Barnawartha Road fires. 

She praised the response of the emergency workers.

The two fires on Old Barnawartha Road occurred about 400 metres apart, and about four kilometres from Probyns Road. 

Firefighters were also called to fires in Crawshaw Crescent in Norris Park and Waterworks Road in Albury, but it was unclear if there was any links to the Victorian jobs.

Detective Acting Sergeant Foots said police had a “heightened focus” on fire during summer and a zero tolerance approach. 

“With any suspicious activity or fires we ask people to contact Triple-0,” he said.

Those found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire could face up to 15 years in jail.​

Anyone with information can call (02) 6049 2600 or 1800 333 000.