Two bushfires threatening Vic towns

MAJOR fires are threatening homes in Victoria's east and west.

The CFA says a fast-moving grassfire at Dereel, west of Melbourne, may have already destroyed a home or a shed and damaged 12 buildings.

Three firefighters battling the blaze were taken to hospital on Wednesday afternoon suffering smoke inhalation and burns.

An ambulance spokesman told AAP the men were in a stable condition at Ballarat Base Hospital.

The CFA issued two emergency warnings because of the fire, which has burned more than 1230 hectares.

A spokeswoman told AAP a wind change on Wednesday night could send the blaze towards the community of Mount Mercer, and an emergency warning was in place for Dereel.

CFA chief officer Euan Ferguson said the fire could destroy homes.

"The risk that more dwellings may be affected and perhaps even destroyed by fire around Dereel is very real," he told ABC television.

A relief centre was opened at the Linton Recreation Reserve.

An emergency warning was also issued for a separate bushfire at Hallston, east of Melbourne.

The CFA said the fast-moving, out-of-control fire would threaten the communities of Hallston, Dickies Hill Junction, Allambee South, Berrys Creek before 8pm (AEDT).

The fire was burning across 312 hectares and creating spot fires a kilometre ahead of the front, the CFA said.

Earlier on Wednesday, crews at Officer battled a fire that was looming near a major electricity connection between Melbourne and power generators in the Latrobe Valley.

Australian Energy Market Operator spokesman said Joe Adamo said the fire did not pose a threat to Melbourne's electricity supply.

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