A GAS leak within the Chiltern township on Wednesday morning was contained in quick time by emergency services.

A CFA spokesperson said emergency services including four CFA units from Chiltern and Barnawartha along with FRV and police responded to reports of a burst gas main on Conness Street around 8:54am.

Representatives of the relevant gas company and WorkSafe also attended.

The spokesperson said crews were quickly able to locate the gas leak and bring the incident under control at 9:06am.

Throughout the incident an advice message was issued for the Chiltern community to stay informed.