'This beast is a reality': Residents warned of catastrophic conditions

Here's a quick overview of the current warnings issued in Victoria:

- Watch and Act: Not Safe to Return: Issued at 7.02am

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Main Lead, Waterloo. The bushfire at Bayindeen-Rocky Road is not yet under control and is still active in this area.

- Watch and Act: Not Safe to Return: 7.04am

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Amphitheatre, Bayindeen, Ben Nevis, Chute, Elmhurst, Eversley, Glenlogie, Mount Cole, Mount Lonarch, Raglan. The bushfire at Bayindeen-Rocky Road is not yet under control and is still active in this area.

There are also several stay-informed alerts issued for the surrounding areas. For the latest advice and warnings, visit Vic Emergency website.