Reported just after noon, it is believed to have started from a burn off that got out of control.
Tocumwal RFS responded with two trucks, with further support from Barooga, Berrigan and Mt Gwynne.
The fire burned about 20 hectares, with firefighters working for at least an hour in windy conditions to bring it under control.
Coming just before the start of the Bush Fire Danger Period for the Southern Border region, RFS District Coordinator Jesse White is urging residents in the Southern Border District to make and discuss their bush fire survival plan.
The danger period officially begins this Friday in the Southern Border local government areas of Berrigan Shire, Greater Hume, Albury City and Federation.
In the Mid Murray RFS region, which incorporates Jerilderie, the danger period started on October 1.
“Having a bush fire survival plan will ensure all members of the household know what to do on days of increased fire danger and what to do if their home is threatened by fire,” District Coordinator White said.
With recent rainfall events and substantial growth in some grass land areas, coupled with warmer conditions and curing, District Coordinator White said the Southern Border District is becoming more conducive to the spread of fire, people need to be extremely careful when using fire.
“Residents should prepare their property by removing flammable materials from their yards, clearing leaves from gutters, checking hoses can reach all around the house and where appropriate with the required consent, conduct hazard reduction activities.
“Residents can ask their local Fire Control Centre for assistance in carrying out safe hazard reductions and for advice about whether they need a Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Certificate.
“Never leave a fire unattended and if a fire does escape, it is essential to call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond accordingly and minimise the damage,.”
During the danger period, landowners and managers are required to obtain a fire permit from their local Fire Control Centre before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns.
On days of Total Fire Ban, all bush fire hazard reduction certificates and fire permits are automatically revoked.
Information about hazard reduction burning and required notifications is available on the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP.
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