A bushfire that was endangering properties in Victoria's north has been downgraded.
Earlier an emergency warning was in place for properties north of the Black Range State Park and the Mount Talbot area with 12 aircraft battling the blaze.
Late on Monday night, the warning was downgraded to a watch and act message for Toolondo and Nurrabiel as the fire had slowed and was burning at the Mt Talbot Reserve, south of Mt Talbot Reserve Road.
Residents who have left the area were advised to stay away overnight as fire could change on Tuesday morning, emergency services say.
The bushfire, which has burnt at least 1000 hectares, is one of two major blazes battled by firefighters on Monday.
Three separate fires in the Little Desert Park had burnt almost 4000 hectares since Sunday, but did not pose a threat to homes or lives.
The state's north is forecast to be sunny on Tuesday with south to south-easterly winds. Rain is not forecast until later in the week.
The fires come two days after a 5000ha blaze at Moyston destroyed two homes and partially burnt others.
Farmers lost four sheds and countless livestock, before the fire was brought under control.
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