Homes and farm sheds have been destroyed by several fires that continue to rage in Victoria's southwest amid strong winds.
Hundreds of residents have evacuated to relief centres but some people have been told they are too late to leave.
The major grass and bushfires began on Saturday, raged through the night and continue to burn on Sunday.
Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley says firefighters are doing an exceptional job on the ground and in the air.
But the fires have taken their toll on some homes and dairy farms, he says.
"The community's done really well overnight to work a fire through the night, understand the warnings and look after themselves," he said on Sunday.
"But there have been significant losses. We've lost homes, farm machinery and sheds, and that's a huge impact on the community."
The number of homes lost has not been confirmed but its reportedly about a handful.
There are no reports of serious injuries.
Warnings have been issued for about 50 towns, stretching from Hamilton to Port Campbell, an area of more than 160km.
Premier Daniel Andrews said he was thinking of those affected and commended firefighters and emergency crews on their efforts.
