Reports of a helicopter crash west of Melbourne are the result of a news chopper landing near a controlled burn-off, authorities say.
Emergency crews were earlier responding to a report of "a helicopter down" near Melton about 10am.
However, the Country Fire Authority said the false alarm was the result of a well-intentioned emergency call from a a member of the public, who saw two helicopters in the air before seeing smoke.
The caller became concerned and contacted authorities.
The incident is believed to have happened at Brookfield.
It is believed a Channel Seven helicopter landed near an area where a controlled burn-off was taking place.
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