POLICE have interviewed a 56 year old male from Anderson in relation to a fire lit during the fire danger period that required emergency services and burnt approximately one hectare this afternoon around 3.30/4pm.
It's understood the male was illegally burning off in a container, which the fire escaped.
The fire burnt nearby paddocks, fencing and roadside vegetation before it was brought under control by firefighters from San Remo, Kilcunda, Bass, Wonthaggi, Dalyston and Corinella.
The fire also caused damage to the walking track and almost jumped Phillip Island Road if not for the quick efforts of firefighters bringing embers under control.
"Good work by our local CFA and thank you to all for their patience whilst the Phillip Island Road was closed for 1 hour and 20 minutes," Sgt Ryan stated following the blaze.
Bass Coast Police and Highway Patrol attended the scene.
The 56 year old male will receive a summons to Korumburra Magistrates Court.
Emergency services would like to remind the community that the fire danger period is still in place.
