Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Pemburthy, Woods Point, A1 Mine Settlement, Raspberry Point, View Point, Gaffneys Creek, Jericho, Matlock Last Friday at 5:04 PM
This Advice message is being issued for the area surround Gaffney's Creek and Wood's Point.  There is a bushfire at Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek that is now contained.

This Advice replaces the Advice message issued yesterday, on Thursday 5th March at 10.58am.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings. 
  • Review your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Impacts in your area: 

The following roads are closed:
  • German Spur Track
  • Gaffney's Creek Track
  • Frenchman's Gap Track.
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

The Mansfield-Woods Point Road is now open to through traffic only.  Please do not stop between Gaffney's Creek township and Frenchman's Gap.  For personal safety, please do not enter any closed areas or tracks that are within the fire ground.  
 
  • Ausnet are currently working in the area to reinstate electrical services to local communities.
  • Firefighters will continue to patrol this fire.
  • Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall runoff into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.  Heavy rainfall may increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads. 

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 10/03/2026 11:30 am or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.