Melbourne bushfire alert downgraded

The uncontrolled bushfire threatening lives and homes in suburban northern Melbourne on Monday has eased as firefighters have stopped the forward spread of the fire.

The bushfire ravaging Bundoora is not yet under control but the emergency warning issued has been downgraded, with residents being advised that leaving is the safest option.

Residents at Bundoora, Greensborough and Mill Park had previously been told it was too late to flee the bushfire in the city's northeast and to take shelter immediately.

"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive," the warning said

The fire was travelling south from Jubilee Crescent towards Cloverton Way before firefighters managed to stop it.

The current Watch and Act alert covers Bundoora, Greensborough, Mill Park, Plenty and South Morang.

As weather change hits Melbourne around 8pm, a wind shift is expected between 8:30pm and 9:30pm tonight, which will cause the fire to change direction towards Plenty and Yarrambat.

"Areas to be impacted could include Plenty River Drive, Happy Hollow Drive, Oatland Road, Memorial Drive and surrounding roads", emergency services said.

Firefighters continue fighting the flames, supported by aircraft and heavy machinery.

A Relief Centre has been opened at the Whittlesea Civic Centre, 25 Ferris Blvd, South Morang.

Ambulance Victoria said that two people have been treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries.

The emergency warning previously issued for this bushfire was one of the 14 total alerts for fires across Victoria.

The alerts currently in place are centered in the state's East Gippsland region, where fires have closed roads amid scorching temperatures and strong winds.