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CFA crews contain multiple grassfires in Elmore

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CFA crews responded to a bushfire in Elmore on the Northern Hwy on Wednesday, September 18. Photos: Aidan Briggs Photo by Aidan Briggs

CFA brigades from across the region responded to multiple grassfires on the Northern Hwy at Elmore on Wednesday, September 18.

At 12.12pm, crews were alerted to the incident, with 14 total on the scene at 12.44pm.

Rochester 2 crews extinguish the blaze. Photo by Aidan Briggs

About 10 fires were found over a 4-5km area, and units worked quickly to contain these.

CFA volunteers from brigades including Goornong, Rochester, Elmore, Stanhope and Axedale responded.

Goornong brigade volunteers at the scene. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Victoria Police representatives were at the scene and Forest Fire Management Victoria was also called to the incident.

The fires were deemed under control at 1.23pm, with crews remaining on the scene removing burning material near the fire control line.

The Elmore unit was among the responding crews. Photo by Aidan Briggs