Burnoffs
Warm weekend ideal for Otway burns
Warm, dry weather at the weekend allowed Forest Fire Management Victoria to continue planned burns in the Otway region.
Burnoffs set to pause after wet weather
Authorities have ignited a second planned burn near Carlisle River.
Otway bush burnoff for willow removal
Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.
Winter burn program at Carlisle River
Forest burnoffs are continuing in the Otways this winter.
Heath burn near Gellibrand
A burnoff near Gellibrand is targeting 100 hectares of heathland.
Otways burnoffs continue
Forest burnoffs are continuing across the Otway region as forest managers make the most of autumn weather.
Rough look will ease
Authorities say the appearance of new fuel breaks around Lorne and other coastal towns will soften over time.
Fire controls still in force across shire
Fire restrictions will remain in force in the Colac district until decent autumn rains arrive, a leading firefighter says.