Fires seen around Yarrawonga have concerned some residents who called the Fire Brigade, but the CFA says there is nothing to worry about.
“Fire burn-offs started yesterday and continue for two weeks at this stage, with farmers starting up at 6pm and having them out by first daylight the following day,” brigade captain Lawrence Pitches said.
“People from town were ringing up saying a fire was in Botts Road near the airport, but in fact it was three-to-four kilometres further out in Boomahnoomoonah Road.
“It’s the night aurora with an orange glow which makes a fire look closer.”
While some people can become very concerned at the start of the burn-off period be assured, it’s just farmers are burning off.