Crews battle large Victorian bushfire

A bushfire in Victoria's east is burning out of control but milder conditions forecast are expected to help firefighters.

Fire crews battling an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's east hope milder conditions will help them get the upper hand on the blaze.

The 230-hectare bushfire on McDonald's Track at Seaview started on Saturday and is yet to be contained due to the steep terrain, the Vic Emergency website says.

A watch and act warning is in place for suburbs Cloverlea, Ellinbank and Seaview, while milder weather conditions forecast for Tuesday are expected to help firefighters.


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