Windy conditions fan bushfire in north-east Vic

Firefighters are battling a blaze at Cheshunt near Benalla in Victoria's north-east.

The fire started as a burn-off, which is believed to have been left unattended and has now covered 10 hectares.

Fifty Country Fire Authority (CFA) firefighters are dealing with windy conditions and steep, bushy terrain.

They have the fire currently burning within containment lines.

Six burn-offs have got out of control on Sunday because of strong winds in central and north-east Victoria.