FIREFIGHTERS have slowed the spread of a grass and scrub fire at Glenrowan-Moyhu Road, but the community is urged to remain vigilant.

A CFA spokesperson said the blaze which broke out at around 2:05pm near Glenrowan on Monday was still not yet under control as of 10am Tuesday.

The spokesperson said 27 CFA units from multiple local brigades along with air support have been fighting the grassfire which was travelling in a northeasterly direction.

The latest watch and act message issued via VicEmergency at 10am advised residents in the Glenrowan, Laceby and Greta West area to monitor conditions and be ready to act.

“Firefighters have been able to slow the spread, but the situation can change at any time,” the message read.

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The CFA spokesperson said the fire had burnt about 24 hectares.

According to VicTraffic, the Glenrowan-Moyhu Road was closed in both directions between Laceby-Glenrowan Road, Glenrowan and Omalleys Road.

“Follow the directions of emergency services, consider Wangaratta-Kilfeera Road instead,” a Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said.

Stay up to date with the latest warnings and advice on the VicEmergency app.