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LEAVE NOW: south of Gaffneys Creek and Woods Point.**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, 07:02 pm
Next Update: Saturday 21 February 2026, 11:00 am
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41386/moreinfo
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 along German Spur Track towards Woods Point.
- This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 3.09 PM.
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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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.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
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41378/moreinfo
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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While we might have been quite on social media, behind the scenes we have been busy assisting our local communities with the immediate fire response to the Longwood fires which have devastated parts of our Shire.
โคThe outpouring of generosity and support during those crucial first weeks has been amazing with supporting coming from those near and far. With local community relief hubs bursting with material aid donations and community spirit showcasing the best examples of community led action, doing what they do best in community supporting community.
๐ฅซWe are continuing to take donations of non perishable food, personal care items and pet food to distribute to those in need. We are grateful for all the donations received so far from individuals, groups and businesses. Thank you to ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐น๐น, ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ and ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ for the donation of frozen meals that have helped those impacted access healthy and nutritious meals during these challenging times. ๐
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๐ซถAs we begin the transition from response to recovery Foundation Murrindindi is here for our communities. We know from experience that the next stages of the journey is long and not linear. We understand the importance of ongoing support to help sustain communities during their recovery journey. This is a marathon.
โญOur ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ป๐ฑ has been established to support our communities during this recovery journey. Financial donations means that funds can be directly to where it is need most, when it is needed. All funds raised will go back to fire impacted communities in Murrindindi Shire. Every contribution can make a difference.
For more information contact Robyn Hill 0488 007 688 or visit our webpage foundationmurrindindi.org.au/
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