ravaged towns as crews battle bushfires statewide

Victorians are returning to their bushfire-ravaged communities as firefighters continue to battle blazes across the state.

Emergency services on Wednesday night said there were still 11 fires burning across Victoria.

"We've had a really good opportunity in the last few days to take stock of those and build containment lines," State Control Centre spokeswoman Reegan Key said.

"Conditions have been good to do that more indirect attack towards the fires."

Residents may see additional smoke and fire from controlled burns near the Walwa, Longwood, Otways and Gippsland fires in the coming days, authorities said.

On Wednesday authorities updated tallies for the amount of homes and buildings destroyed by the fires. More than 228 homes and 700 structures have been razed.

Ms Key said the number climbed after authorities gained safe access to firegrounds in recent days.

"The impact assessments, our teams are still out on the ground, they're ongoing," she said.

"We're getting more and more access to the firegrounds, so we would expect those numbers to continue to change."

Authorities said 142 homes had been destroyed in Longwood, 54 in Ravenswood, 17 in Natimuk, 15 in Streatham and nine in Walwa.

On Wednesday the Victorian government announced a $50-million "initial" support package for farmers affected by the fires.

So far more than 1,000 farms have been identified as fire-affected and livestock deaths are estimated to be in excess of 15,000.

"I've seen farming communities almost wiped off the map … there's no overestimating the help they need," Victorian Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking said.

Additional funding was also announced for Victoria's fire-ravaged communities on Wednesday, with federal and state government support measures now totalling more than $100 million.

Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said people who had lost income due to the fires could access federal support through Services Australia.

"This support is immediate, it is necessary and it will be ongoing," she said.

"We know recovery will take time and the Albanese and the Allan governments will stand with communities to know what those impacts are going to be long-term."

Premier Jacinta Allan said the government was working to support Victorians.

"We have seen … how fires have devastated communities, we've lost homes and businesses," she said on Wednesday.

"My government will continue to stand with you on the long recovery journey ahead and there is the support there and we'll continue to be on the ground to listen to you."