Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing Moderate Knockwood and the area north of Gaffneys Creek Yesterday at 8:09 PM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Knockwood and the area north of Gaffneys Creek.
  • There is a bushfire at Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys Creek that is not yet under control.
  • The bushfire is travelling from Gaffneys Creek in a south-easterly direction along German Spur Track towards Woods Point. 
  • This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 7:22 pm.
The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing. 
  • Enact your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. 
  • If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. 
  • Protect yourself and your family.
Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. 
Remember to:
  • Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 
  • Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires. 
  • Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
Impacts in your area:
  • The following road is closed: Mansfield - Woods point Road is closed from Kevington to Woods Point. 
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 22/02/2026 10:00 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.
  • For 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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.