Source: VIC Emergency
Watch and Act - Bushfire - Threat is Reduced - Monitor
Conditions
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Issued Today at 3:47 PM.
This Watch and Act message is being issued for the area
surrounding A1 Mine Settlement.
The a bushfire that started at Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Gaffneys
Creek is not yet under control.
The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation
can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to
act.
It is not safe to return to the area. Be aware of potential
dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 9:12
am.
The threat is reduced, but 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 or Woods Point.
Impacts in your area:
The following road is closed: Mansfield - Woods point Road is
closed from Kevington to Woods Point.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.
The next update is expected by 24/02/2026 09:00 am or as the
situation changes.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#VicFires)
ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio
stations, or Sky News TV.
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.
CFA Current
Bushfires
23/Feb/2026 07:34 AM



