Residents of Taylors Lakes who live near an out of control grass fire have been told to leave their homes and move two streets back from the fire.
Fire Services Victoria were first called to a car fire in a paddock at Rowlandson Place in Taylors Lakes just before 3.30pm.
The fire quickly turned into a fast-moving grass fire that is travelling from Calder Park in a south-westerly direction towards Taylors Lakes.
A watch and act warning has been issued for Calder Park, Plumpton, Hillside, Sydenham, Sydenham Park, Keilor North, Taylors Hill, Taylors Lakes, Keilor Lodge, Delahey, Diggers Rest.
There are currently 70 firefighters on scene and at least 10 appliances including a water-bombing helicopter.
"If you live next to grassland and a grassfire starts, walk at least two streets back from the fire," an Fire Services Victoria spokesperson said.
"If you live two streets or more from grassland and a grassfire starts, stay where you are and follow all directions from emergency services.
"Keep all windows and doors closed and place towels or blankets around window sills and door gaps. Do not use your air conditioner."
More to come.
Rachael Dexter is a breaking news reporter at The Age.