Firefighters battle grass fire at Cranbourne’s Brookland Green Reserve

HUNDREDS of trees were destroyed in a grass fire that forced the evacuation of Cranbourne residents, with firefighters working to clean up debris at Brookland Green Reserve.

FIREFIGHTERS are working to clean up hundreds of severely burnt trees after a grass fire in Cranbourne on Monday afternoon.

CFA firefighters were called to Brookland Green Reserve off Cherry Hills Drive about 5.15pm to reports of a grass fire close to the horse stables.

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Hundreds of trees were damaged by fire at Brookland Green Reserve. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

CFA crews were called to the grass fire at 5.15pm. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

The fire was declared under control just before 7pm, with firefighters and a water bomber stopping the spread of the blaze.

Earlier, people living near the grassland were told to move two streets back with the fire expected to get dangerously close to homes.

An advice message remains in place for Botanic Ridge, Cranbourne, Cranbourne South and Cranbourne West.

Firefighters have battled a grassfire in Cranbourne. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Firefighters will be in the area cleaning up the trees for some time. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

“There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions,” it reads.

“Grassfires can create a lot of smoke. Firefighters will be in the area cleaning up after this fire for some time.”

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Police officers were on scene directing traffic.

If you need medical advice for burns or exposure to smoke call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.