POLICE are looking for an arsonist who is believed to have started a suspicious blaze at Cowwarr in Gippsland yesterday.

Emergency services responded to reports of the small fire at the corner of Traralgon-Maffra and Cowwarr-Seaton roads shortly after 11am yesterday.

The fire was quickly extinguished, destroying a small area of grass and bushland.

Authorities have examined the fire scene and are now treating the fire as suspicious.

Wellington Crime Investigation Unit Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.