Residents of Gippsland in Victoria's south-east have been forced to flee their homes as multiple out-of-control bushfires threaten properties throughout the region.
On Monday morning, the fire had burnt through 12,500 hectares and will continue to grow, according to the Forest Fire Management's Assistant Chief Chris Eagle.
Smouldering trees are seen in the Bunyip State Park, Victoria. Source: AAP
He said at least seven structures, including homes, had been affected.
"It was like raining ash. And it sounded like rain on the roof, but it wasn't rain it was ash," Garfield resident Rhonda Simpson told SBS News after she had evacuated.
"It was quite loud and very scary".
The Bunyip State Park fire, burning 65km east of Melbourne, was sparked by lightning strikes on Friday.
Smoke is seen in a tree line from a property in Gembrook, Victoria. Source: AAP
An emergency warning remains in place for residents of surrounding areas, including Budgeree, Budgeree East, Jeeralang, Jeeralang Junction, Jeeralang North, Jumbuk, Yinnar and Yinnar South. Mr Eagle told ABC News that it would still be a couple of days until the fire is under control.
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