Forest Fire Management Victoria warned on Monday evening that communities may see or smell smoke across parts of Wimmera.

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It warns although the fire is located in South Australia, continue to monitor the VicEmergency website and other media channels for any additional information in case the situation changes.

The Country Fire Service said the blaze in the state's south-east was driven by 'extreme conditions' with temperatures hitting 39C.

The fire currently has a Watch and Act message active and, although the fire conditions have abated, the fire is not yet contained.

The fire has burnt approximately 16,800 hectares of grass, and numerous buildings, fences and stock have been lost or damaged.

The fire burnt into the township of Lucindale, although there has been no confirmed losses of houses.

CFS and Department of Environment and Water have 45 fire trucks and 200 firefighters, supported by farm fire units, fighting the fire.

The CFS also used six water bombing aircraft as well as five support aircraft at the height of the fire.

Department of Primary Industry South Australia (PIRSA) is assisting with the stock losses.

SAPOL have the Avenue Range Road between Reedy Creek and Lucindale is closed to all traffic.

There is no immediate threat to the south-west and no action is required.

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Smoke and your health:

More to come.

For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.