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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.
❤The 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.
🥫We 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 𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗹, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 and 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 for the donation of frozen meals that have helped those impacted access healthy and nutritious meals during these challenging times. 🙏
🛏️We have also distributed bedding and linen donated to us from 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 and 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘆𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿. And given out fuel and food vouchers donated by 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮, 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗪𝗔, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿 and 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲. We continue to partner with 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 to be a distribution point for their voucher system that supports local businesses and gives impacted people the dignity and choice to purchase items that they need locally.
🫶As 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.
⭐Our 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 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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