Large grassfire heading to Winchelsea

A FAST-MOVING fire is expected to encroach on the southwest Victorian town of Winchelsea.

The 350-hectare grass and scrub fire which began near Inverleigh is burning out of control and creating spot fires approximately one to two kilometres ahead, the CFA says.

It was expected to hit Winchelsea and Buckley between 1.45pm (AEDT) and 3.45pm on Thursday.

Northerly winds at nearby Geelong are gusting up to 63km/h.

A wind change is expected in the next five hours, which may cause the fire to change direction towards Wurdiboluc and Modewarre, the CFA says in a watch-and-act message.

Residents are urged to follow their bushfire survival plans.

Meanwhile, lightning strikes have sparked a number of fires in Victoria's west.

One larger fire at Lake Mundi burnt 27 hectares of bushland in Strathdownie State Forest.

Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to continue throughout the day, creating potential for further fires, a joint CFA and DSE media release said.

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