In 2006 Gaffneys Creek was threatened by bushfires . About half of the residents of Gaffneys Creek stayed to defend their homes . However , not much of the town remains anymore except a couple of houses which survived including two historic gold-era cottages . The town 's community hall was destroyed and the whole area was burnt including A1 Mine Settlement and Ten Mile
bushfires
2006–07 Australian bushfire season
Gaffneys Creek, Victoria