Victoria bushfires: Residents told to flee out-of-control Gippsland blaze

Residents in Victoria's far east have been urged to flee an out-of-control blaze as firefighters brace for worsening conditions.

An emergency warning has been issued for Bonang, Cabanandra, Deddick Valley, Dellicknora, Tubbut and Amboyne, in the state's East Gippsland region, with people urged to leave immediately.

"Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous," the emergency warning on Saturday night said.

"Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay."

People at nearby Goongerah and Martins Creek have also been told to flee an out-of-control blaze burning easterly towards their communities.

Police have been doorknocking in the area over the last two days.

It comes ahead of worsening conditions for Sunday, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s in East Gippsland and the risk of dry lightning from forecast thunderstorms.

A total fire ban will be in place for the Mallee district in Victoria's northwest, with the ban extending to the entire state on Monday.