The fire is under control.

There were minor interruptions to traffic on Woodward Road.

UPDATE 1.30pm:

A CFA spokeswoman said the wind could be an issue.

Strong winds are expected between now and 7pm.

"We have been expecting winds at 60km/h, with peak gusts of 90km/h, in north central and central regions," she said.

She said there are eight trucks with two on their way and six on the scene.

EARLIER:

FOUR CFA tankers are responding to a spreading grassfire in Golden Gully, Bendigo.

Today is a total fire ban day for northern country.

The fire danger rating in Greater Bendigo is rated as extreme.

More to come.