The fire threatened the communities of Mount Cottrell, Chartwell and Truganina after breaking out about 6pm yesterday.
Residents were forced to evacuate their properties after the fire grew about 110 hectares in size, requiring more than 50 fire vehicles to battle the blaze.
Residents were forced to evacuate after the grass fire edged closer to their homes.(Nine)
Chartwell resident Theresa Peters told 9News she heard the police helicopter hovering above as well as sirens blaring, prompting her to walk outside to find her paddock on fire. I had three fire trucks here â they said get out, get out now, Ms Peters said.