CFA District 22 commander Brendan Morris said the fire burnt a rubbish pile containing mainly almond husks and general rubbish, as well as grass in nearby paddocks.
Firefighters had the main part of the fire out at 3pm.
At 5pm, machinery was still being used to pull apart the rubbish pile, with firefighters on scene to extinguish any rubbish that was still alight.
The fire burnt an area of 500 square metres.
At its height, 10 CFA tankers and a big fill appliance were used to fight the fire.
Mr Morris said CFA investigators were investigating the cause of the fire.
EARLIER: A fire in Toolamba sparked a community alert on Wednesday, November 12.
Firefighters were called to the Baulch Rd property shortly after 1.10pm.
The fire burnt a rubbish pile and grass in paddocks.
The fire was brought under control at 1.45pm, the spokesperson said.
At 2.20pm, nine fire trucks and three other CFA vehicles, including fire command and a big fill vehicle, were still fighting the fire.
VicEmergency issued a community information alert for Toolamba, Dhurringile, and Murchison North.
The alert said firefighters were on scene and may still be visible in the area.
The alert said there was no immediate threat to the community and no action was required.
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