Firefighters attack the grass fire at Bushfield on Wednesday.
A grass fire burnt about one hectare off Bellmans Road at Bushfield on Wednesday.
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A Warrnambool CFA brigade spokesman said the fire started when residents burnt off vegetation as a fire prevention measure and the blaze escaped up a steep hill.
Woodford and Wangoom brigades also fought the fire. A narrow driveway hampered access and the spokesman said providing proper access should be part of fire precautions.