A grass fire in Victoria's far north-west near the Murray River has been brought under control after forcing the evacuation of campers and burning more than 17 hectares on Sunday.
However, it was officially declared under control by Forest Fire Management at about 9.40am on Monday. Police said a 63-year-old Robinvale man is likely to be charged after a campfire spread to nearby vegetation just before midday on Sunday and destroyed a small shed. He was released pending summons. Victoria State Emergency Service Deputy Chief Officer Alistair Drayton said there were still a "handful of jobs" volunteers were assisting with on Monday morning.
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