2018 Gazette Fire (VIC)

The Gazette (Camperdown/Gnotuk) fire ignited after a tree from a blue gum plantation failed and fell onto powerlines over the 2018 St Patrick's Day weekend. It is alleged that the failure of the tree caused one of the conductors to fall to the ground and ignite dry grasses below. The fire burnt approximately 3,500 hectares before it was contained.

The fire destroyed two residences and devastated in excess of 20 farms, causing significant stock, fencing and pasture loss.