CFA and SES crews have responded to multiple incidents across the North East as a thunderstorm moves through the region.
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An SES Victoria spokesman said the Beechworth and Yarrawonga units were the busiest in the state on Tuesday morning.
"There is certainly some trees down and minor building damage in those areas," he said.
"There were 15 jobs for trees down across the state and another five for building damage, in the past six hours.
"It seems to be relatively localised, as the front is rolling across to the East.
"Our volunteers will prioritise the jobs and work through them as quickly as possible to support communities."
There were tree falls on the Beechworth-Wangratta Road, Buckland Gap Road, in the Wangaratta township and in Yackandandah.
Lightning strikes caused small fires near Numurkah, Benalla, and Boxwood earlier in the morning.
Further updates have been issued on a number of fires that started last week.
There is a bushfire at 15 Km South/South-West Of Granite Flat in the Mount Bogong High Plains that is not yet under control and has burned through 375 hectares.
The bushfire is travelling up hill towards the peak of Mt Bogong.
This fire, and others near Eskdale, Mongans Bridge, and Mitta, are all at advice level.
There is a Watch and Act message for Butchers Ridge, Gelantipy, W Tree, Wulgulmerang West.
The bushfire located 10 Km East Of W Tree is not yet under control.
Communities are advised to monitor conditions.
Mt Bogong walking tracks are also closed and people in the area are advised to leave immediately
There are also road closures:
- Omeo Highway between Mitta Mitta and Omeo - detour via Great Alpine Road
- Bogong - High Plains Road between Falls Creek and Omeo
- Razorback Spur Track, Mitta Mitta
More information on emergency incidents is at www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Please check traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au for live road closure information before you travel.
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