With extreme temperatures over the last few days, fires usually can’t be avoided.

If you see smoke around the valley today, it is due to some fires in the following areas. All fires are currently small and safe or under control.

Moe-Yallourn rail trail, newborough: Small bushfire, now safe.

Bushfire 9kms south of Dargo – Under control

Bushfire near Mount Wellington, north of Maffra – Under control

Bushfire Golden Beach, east of Sale – now safe.