UPDATE 1.30pm: A CFA spokesperson has confirmed the fire is now under control and not spreading anymore.
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UPDATE 12.55pm: The fire has been listed as under control on the VicEmergency website.
EARLIER: County Fire Authority crews are fighting a bushfire south of Bendigo.
The Richards Road, Sutton Grange blaze is not yet under control and is travelling in a south-westerly direction towards Mt Alexander.
The CFA advises there is currently no threat to people in the area, but they should plan for what to do if the situation changes.
An advice message has been issued for residents in the immediate area.
A spokesperson for the CFA said the blaze was spotted by a fire observer from a lookout tower.
CFA advice message
What you should do:
- Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
Impacts in your area:
- Firefighters are responding to this fire.
- Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads.
Health information:
- If you need medical advice for burns or exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
- Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
Smoke information:
- Smoke can affect people's health.
- People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
- People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
Stay informed:
- Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
- Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
- Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about preparedness on freecall 1800 226 226.
- People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
- For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
- Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vicfires) or Facebook.
