Victorians told to stay away from homes as bushfire rages - 9News

Homes in Victoria's west are still under threat as hundreds of residents are told to stay away from an out-of-control bushfire raging in the area.

Residents in Bayindeen, Elmhurst, Mount Lonarch, Main Lead, Raglan and surrounds, near Ballarat, have been told it is not safe to return home as more than 1000 firefighters battle a massive bushfire, which has torn through over 15,000 hectares.

Three homes were confirmed to be lost earlier this morning, with dozens more in harm's way. Firefighters are still waiting to asses other structures in the area.

Three homes have been confirmed to be lost this morning, with dozens more in harm's way. (Nine)

Firefighters are still waiting to asses other structures in the area. (Nine)

Chief Fire Officer of Forest Fire Management Chris Hardman said hundreds of firefighters would be working hard today to try and stop the spread of the flames.

"What people really do need to know this is a big fire," he told Weekend Today.

"More than 500 firefighters will be on these fires today, working really hard to contain those fires and stop the spread.

"And we are very hopeful with more benign weather conditions today, that we will see some significant improvement.

"There are still many structures to be assessed that have been looked at from aerial intelligence gathering."

Two Watch and Act level warnings are in place early this afternoon for the Bayindeen bushfire, which is burning in a northerly direction south of Elmhurst.

More than 1000 firefighters battle a massive bushfire, which was torn through over 15,000 hectares. (Nine)

Fire crews are trying to get ahead of hot temperatures expected next week. (Nine)

Residents in Amphitheatre, Avoca, Crowlands, Elmhurst, Eversley, Glenlofty, Glenpatrick, Glenshee, Green Hill Creek, Landsborough, Nowhere Creek, Percydale, Warrenmang have also been told it is not safe to return.

Hardman said extreme heat will cause further problems for firefighters on Wednesday, and they are working to contain the bushfire before then.

The dangerous conditions hitting Australia's south-east have also sparked warnings in Tasmania.

An Advice alert has been issued for Rocherlea, Mayfield, Mowbray and the surrounding areas.

People have been urged to avoid the area and stay informed of conditions, though as yet there is no immediate threat.

But there will be increased fire activity and smoke due to ongoing backburning, authorities warned.

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