FIREFIGHTERS have declared the fire under control but are yet to fully extinguish it.

They remain on scene at the rural property.

The Country Fire Authority has issued a "community information" warning for people in Auchmore, Bears Lagoon, Calivil, Dingee, Kamarooka, Kamarooka North, Milloo, Pompapiel, Prairie, Serpentine, Tandarra, Tennyson, Yallook.

"Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities for the next few hours," it said.

"There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required."

Earlier

A FIRE is spreading through a property in Dingee as storms lash the state.

Multiple fire trucks and a helicopter crew are at, or arriving at, the fire ground off of Lakeys Road.

Crews from Pyramid Hill, Jarklin, Mitiamo and Serpentine are joining Dingee's volunteers to fight the fire.

The fire was called in at 1.36pm today.

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It is unclear whether the fire has been struck by lightning as thunderstorms storms continue to roll through Victoria.

A severe thunderstorm warning currently covers most of central Victoria including Bendigo.

More to come.

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