Bushfires continuing to burn in Victoria's Mallee region are finally under control after nearly a month of firefighting efforts.
Fire authorities gave the final all-clear to residents on Friday.
Lightning sparked the 18 fires in the state's north, resulting in more than 110,000 hectares of burnt land since the emergency began on January 14.
Loddon Mallee regional controller Rob Price said more than 700 people were involved in the firefighting efforts along with a variety of vehicles including bulldozers, graders and aircraft.
"We've had larger fires in the Mallee before but these fires have been the most complex and difficult for fire agencies to manage," Mr Price said.
"All these fires are now safe but there may be some smoke so firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor the fireground."
Firefighters from the CFA, DEPI and Parks Victoria led the joint effort to contain the blazes while other agencies including Victoria Police, SES, Red Cross, The Salvation Army and local councils were also involved.
With the fire danger averted, the Department of Human Services will be leading the recovery phase with those affected encouraged to contact a local government recovery manager.
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