A CFA spokesman said fire investigators have attended the scene of a 200-hectare fire at Colbinabbin.

After examining the scene, the investigators believe the fire was sparked by a mechanical failure related to a heavy vehicle.

Wednesday, 6pm

The CFA has downgraded its watch and act message for Burramboot, Colbinabbin, Lake Cooper, Corop to advice.

While the fire is under control, the message warns that the fire is still burning within the controlled area.

"Firefighters and fire trucks will remain in the area for a number of hours working on the fire," the CFA advises.

"There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions."

People in the area are urged to keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.

Smoke might be visible from nearby roads and communities.

5.45pm

Fire investigators have been notified after a 200-hectare blaze impacted a house and a number of hay sheds near Colbinabbin.

Rushworth CFA captain Mark Jones said the fire started at multiple points along Bendigo-Murchison Road before winds swept it north.

"It's unclear what started it," Mr Jones said.

He was unsure of the extent of the damage to the affected house, which was near Bendigo-Murchison Road.

Mr Jones said a couple of hay sheds along Heathcote-Rochester Road went up in flames.

Ten tankers and air support were initially called to the blaze.

Twenty additional CFA units and a number of Forest Fire Management Victoria vehicles arrived on scene to assist.

Mr Jones said the two helitak air support crews picked up a fair bit and did a great job.

"The fire was running pretty hard, it was just a good thing we had so many trucks available straight away and the aircraft," he said.

The fire is now under control.

"Nothing is burning along the flanks," Mr Jones said.

"Farmers are working along the flanks and ploughing up to stop extra spread and it will now be a massive team effort to black out."

Crews are expected to remain on scene long into the night and Mr Jones expected Bendigo-Murchison Road to remain closed for some time.

"Forest Fire Management Victoria has to fell a few trees along the road and we also have a number of appliances going up and down the roads," he said.

5.15pm

Firefighters have brought a grass fire at Colbinabbin under control, less than two hours after receiving the call for help.

Advice remains in place for Corop, Lake Cooper, and Horseshoe Lake.

A watch and act message remains for Burramboot, Colbinabbin, Lake Cooper, and Corop.

Firefighters will remain in the area for the next few hours to consolidate containment lines.

The fire was brought under control at 4.57pm.

Thirty-one CFA units responded, with support from two helitaks and from Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Firefighters started receiving reports of the blaze about 3.13pm.

CFA media says a number of hay sheds might have been impacted by fire.

Crews at the scene say a house was affected.

5pm

An advice message has been issued for Corop, Lake Cooper, and Horseshoe Lake regarding the Colbinabbin fire.

In it, the CFA says the likelihood of containing the 200-hectare fire is good.

"There is currently no threat to you, but you should plan for what you will do if the situation changes," the advice message says.

The fire was not yet under control when the CFA issued the advice, and was travelling in a northerly direction towards Lake Cooper.

People in Corop, Lake Cooper, and Horseshoe Lake were advised to monitor warnings and to keep the roads clear so emergency services could respond.

The message also called for them to review their fire survival plans. Those without a fire survival plan were advised to decide what they would do if the situation changed.

A watch and act message remained in place for Burramboot, Colbinabbin, Corop, Lake Cooper, Colbinabbin West, and Carag Carag.

4.52pm

Police are controlling traffic near a 200-hectare fire at Colbinabbin, with sections of Bendigo-Murchison Road closed.

There is a road block about three kilometres out of Colbinabbin.

Traffic travelling from the Midland Highway along Bendigo-Murchison Road is being diverted down Heathcote-Rochester Road.

Fire crews can be seen blacking out along the road closer to the scene.

4.45pm

A 200-hectare fire at Colbinabbin might have impacted a number of hay sheds, according to the CFA.

More than 30 CFA units are fighting the fire, with support from Forest Fire Management Victoria and two helitaks.

The incident is not yet under control.

4.10pm

A watch and act message has been issued for Colbinabbin and surrounding communities.

The message says there is a grass fire at Bendigo-Murchison Road that is not yet under control.

The fire is moving in a northerly direction towards Corop and Lake Cooper.

People in Burramboot, Colbinabbin, Corop, Lake Cooper, Colbinabbin West, and Carag Carag have been advised to continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

"Staying close to a building you can shelter in is the safest option as conditions can change suddenly," the message says.

The message advises people who are away from home not to return.

"If you're in a car and become caught in a grass fire, don't get out and run," the message says.

It urges people in the area to enact their fire survival plans.

Those who do not have plans are urged to decide what they will do if the situation changes and to visit the CFA website for tips.

Changes to monitor include increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility.

"If the situation changes you will need to leave quickly," the message says.

People should plan to take their pets, medications, mobile phone and charger and travel to the home of family or friends away from the warning area.

"Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay," the Country Fire Authority warns.

The message also includes the following:

Health information:

If you can see or smell smoke:

About 30 CFA units are now responding, along with air support.

3.45pm

Air support is responding to a number of grass fires near Colbinabbin.

A Country Fire Authority spokesperson has confirmed there are multiple fires, but was unable to confirm how many.

About a dozen units were responding, the spokesperson said.

Earlier

FIREFIGHTERS are responding to reports of a grass fire at Colbinabbin.

The blaze is near Bendigo-Murchison Road.

Firefighters received calls shortly before 3.15pm.

Three units were headed out to the scene at the time of writing.

More to come

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