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Hundreds of firefighters remain on the ground as two fires burn out of control in western Victoria.
Authorities confirmed at least one home was destroyed in Kadnook, along with livestock and agricultural losses.
Another two homes are believed to have been significantly damaged, however safety assessments are still under way.
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A leave now alert is in place for those in Chapple Vale, Crowes, Gellibrand Lower, Johanna, Johanna Heights, Lavers Hill, Stalker, Wangerrip, Wattle Hill and Yuulong, replacing a previous notice issued this morning.
"Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act," the notice reads.
Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent said yesterday's extreme heat and humid conditions led to at least 80 fires, with two in Chapple Vale and Kadnook yet to be brought under control.
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"Watch and act warnings remain in place for those two fires," he said at a press conference today.
"In Chapple Vale, over 700 hectares has been burnt, in Kadnook, 1250 hectares has been burnt."
Nugent said the SES received more than 200 calls for help overnight as severe storms impacted the state.
In Shepparton, over 70 calls were made in relation to fallen trees, downed power lines and damage to homes.
Nugent said hail and lightning from the weather system will pose challenging conditions for firefighters today.
"Can I thank the community for actively listening to the messages that are put out around the risks of fire in their particular location," he said.
"We know that they've been listening to these messages, and we know they've been acting on the advice given."
A "not safe to return" notice is still in place for those in Chetwynd and Kadnook as the bushfire at Casterton-Edenhope Road in a blue gum plantation remains not yet under control.
As the situation is constantly changing, visit www.emergency.vic.gov.aufor the latest advice and warnings.
Keris Arndt from the Bureau of Meteorology said conditions may hinder attempts to bring the fires under control today but said they were likely to settle into the week.
"Through western Victoria the wind is going to remain quite fresh through the day and into the evening, before it does start to ease off but this will pose challenging conditions at these fire sites," he said.
"It's definitely concerning that we have seen lightning through parts of the state where we have seen fire conditions already, and those elevated westerly winds this afternoon will pose an impact."
Two relief centres that were opened yesterday have now closed.
A community fire refuge remains active.
Residents who have not already left are advised to stay where they are and avoid dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
They should also check if they have enough food, drinking water and medications.
Those who do not should phone triple zero.
An emergency relief centre is open in Edenhope at the community centre on Elizabeth Street and in Casterton at the Town Hall on Henty Street.
It comes as a severe weather warning is issued for other parts of the state.
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People in North East and parts of Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts were advised that heavy rainfall and damaging winds were expected this morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of strong winds between 50km/h to 60 km/h and damaging wind gusts around 90 km/h in the Dandenong Ranges.
In the north-east and central ranges, winds between 55km/h and 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 110km/h have also been recorded.
"A strong cold front moving across central Victoria will move into the northeast of the state late Sunday morning and combine with elevated moisture feeding into the area from the north," the Bureau said.
"Heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding is forecast with areas of rain and thunderstorms for the northeast of Victoria."
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