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The bushfire at Gaffneys Creek is not yet under control and has now burned 580 hectares of land. The fire is burning in complex and steep terrain, with crews working around the clock. They are using heavy machinery to build containment lines on the ground and aircraft to directly attack the blaze.
There is an Emergency Warning – Leave Immediately warning in place for the area surrounding the A1 Mine Settlement. Two Watch and Act – Monitor Conditions as They Are Changing warnings are also in place to the north and south of the Emergency Warning.
Crews are monitoring the bushfire at Trawool, working to extinguish hot spots and strengthen containment lines.
A Watch and Act – Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing warning remains in place for the area.
Today will be hot and dry across Victoria, with temperatures set to reach 38 degrees in the north, 32 degrees in the south, and high 20s near the coast.
Tomorrow, most of the state will have an elevated fire danger with gusty winds and moderate to locally heavy rainfall possible, which may lead to flash flooding.
Early preparation is the best defence against storms. Visit the VICSES website for tips on how to prepare today: ses.vic.gov.au
Stay up to date with the latest emergency information via the VicEmergency app or website emergency.vic.gov.au.
📷 - Tom Goldstraw
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LEAVE IMMEDIATELY: area surrounding A1 Mine SettlementEMERGENCY WARNING - BUSHFIRE - Leave Immediately
Incident Location: Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek
Issue Date: Saturday 21 February 2026, 10:14 am
Next Update: Saturday 21 February 2026, 05:00 pm
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41403/moreinfo
This Emergency Warning is being issued for the area surrounding A1 Mine Settlement.
- There is a bushfire at Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Gaffney's Creek in a south-easterly direction along German Spur Track towards Woods Point.
- People should leave via Mansfield-Woods Point Road and travel south towards Woods Point.
- This Emergency Warning replaces the Watch and Act issued at 4.47pm.
Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.
Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
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MONITOR CONDITIONS AS THEY ARE CHANGING: Trawool south of Goulburn Valley Hwy, east of Trawool Fire Station.WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing
Incident Location: Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool
Issue Date: Saturday 21 February 2026, 10:25 am
Next Update: Saturday 21 February 2026, 06:00 pm
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41387/moreinfo
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Trawool south of Goulburn Valley Hwy, east of Trawool Fire Station.
- There is a bushfire south of the Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool that is not yet under control.
- Fire is travelling in an easterly direction towards Willow track.
- Smoke will be increased today and tonight due to the fire burning out fuels to containment lines.
The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
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LEAVE NOW: Gaffneys Creek** UPDATE: This warning has been updated. Stay informed via emergency.vic.gov.au **
WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Leave Now
Incident Location: Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek
Issue Date: Friday 20 February 2026, 03:03 pm
Next Update: Friday 20 February 2026, 09:00 pm
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Gaffneys Creek.
- There is a bushfire at Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Gaffney's Creek in a south-easterly direction towards Gaffneys Creek Track.
- People should leave via Mansfield-Woods Point Road towards Woods Point.
- Firefighters are currently working to establish containment lines.
Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
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WATCH AND ACT: area south of Gaffneys Creek and Woods Point.** UPDATE: This warning has been updated. Stay informed via emergency.vic.gov.au **
WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing
Incident Location: Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek
Issue Date: Friday 20 February 2026, 03:09 pm
Next Update: Friday 20 February 2026, 08:20 pm
This Watch and Act message is being issued for the area south of Gaffneys Creek and Woods Point..
- There is a bushfire at Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Gaffney's Creek in a south-easterly direction towards Gaffneys Creek Track.
- Mansfield - Woods point Road is closed from Kevington to Woods Point.
- People should leave via Mansfield-Woods Point Road towards Woods Point.
- Firefighters are currently working to establish containment lines.
The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
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STAY INFORMED: Kevington, Knockwood, Gaffneys Creek along the east side Mansfield-Woods Point Road. .
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