A GRASSFIRE at a rural Boralma property was sparked earlier this week following a clash between farming equipment and a low-lying powerline.

Five CFA units were called to the McMahons Road property on Monday afternoon, quickly working to isolate the blaze in the corner of a paddock.

Members from Wangaratta North, Bowser and Springhurst attended around 4.30pm and brought the fire under control within 30 minutes.

Springhurst CFA captain Stuart Maxwell said the fire had ignited after farming equipment made contact with a power line.

He said he believed the power line was sitting lower than it normally would, and said the incident was a timely reminder for farmers working in paddocks this week.

The power company was also called to the scene, and no one was injured.

“You’ve always got to work to the conditions and understand the risk involved,” Mr Maxwell said.

“Most farmers, especially those with pasture and grain, they’re normally very, very good, but sometimes stuff can happen.

“We’re still in conditions which are not great for fire – we’re certainly not out of the danger period yet, so just be really careful about what you do and how you go about it.”