The fire was declared contained at around 4.30pm this afternoon after stating on the morning of Thursday 17 January.

By the time of its containment the fire had reached almost 85,200 hectares in size.

The news was celebrated by the CFA on social media.

Aberfeldy-Donnellys fire is contained! #vicfires

— CFA South East Region (@CFASouthEast) February 28, 2013

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