Firefighters are battling a haystack fire near Yarrawonga which could continue to burn for days, but does not pose a current risk to residents.
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Country Fire Authorities said a haystack is alight at Beatties Rd, Yarrawonga and the fire may continue to burn for until Monday.
Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities.
Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning firefighters previously advised residents a fire near Mt Cravensville was not yet under control, but later said after substantial aerial observation the reported fire was unable to be located and firefighters were not longer responding.
It comes after a day after firefighters fought a blaze near Hardys Road, a short distance west of the town, which started about 3.50pm on Friday.
Water bombers and 19 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene and the incident was brought under control by 4.30pm.
A wildfire investigator was called to the area to examine the cause.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
