Articles tagged: Bushfire
Air support for reignited burn-off
Aircraft and on-ground support have worked together to contain and monitor an out-of-control burn-off at Bambra.
Bike passion remains despite fire
All the problems of the world evaporate for Glenn Rodriquez when he rides his 2014 Fat Boy Harley Davidson motorbike.
Volunteers needed for BlazeAid recovery team
BlazeAid has issued an urgent callout for volunteers as crews continue to support fire-affected properties in the Otways.
IN THE DARK: Otways residents recall critical safety failures during bushfires
Simpson residents say governments are building mobile towers that can’t work in emergencies, when they need them most.
United in bushfire recovery
The children of two Carlisle River Fire Brigade members have kept busy putting together care packages for community members most in need.
Gellibrand businesses welcoming visitors to region
Gellibrand business owners have reminded community members and visitors that they are ready to welcome customers, as operations return to normal following the Otways bushfires.
New survey to assess disaster impact on businesses
Colac Otway business owners grappling with cancelled bookings, lost income and weeks of disruption after recent fires and flash flooding events are invited to share their experiences through a new local council survey.
Township slashing underway
Corangamite Shire Council is reminding residents to take action and prepare their homes and properties amid heightened bushfire conditions.
Otways schools wait for safe return to classrooms
Schools across the Otways are facing uncertainty amid fire activity, with students originally set to commence term one this week.
Recovery grants and loans available after fires
Farmers across the Otways who have been impacted by ongoing bushfires can now access dedicated financial assistance.
Family battles two fire fronts
A Cororooke CFA member has faced uncharted territory while on the fire front as her twin sons unexpectedly battled bushfires hundreds of kilometres away from her.
Fireys undertake burn outs
Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to battle a bushfire in the Otways, with burning out operations taking place across the weekend.
TEN YEARS ON: Wye community to commemorate devastating fires
The Wye River community is regathering a decade on from devastating fires, residents say.
Safety fears for closed refuge
Lorne residents say the decision to temporarily close one of the town’s bushfire places of last resort leaves residents, campers and tourists south of the township vulnerable to fire.
Construction forces closure of Lorne bushfire safety site
One of Lorne’s Bushfire Places of Last Resort will close temporarily during summer, as construction works take place for Point Grey’s redevelopment.
More proposals for bushfire bunkers
Proposals for homes to be built along the coast and in the Otways also include plans for bushfire safety bunkers.
Campfire and heat fuels April blazes
An unattended campfire caused a bushfire near Pennyroyal on the weekend, while a mulch fire also took hold at Birregurra in unseasonably warm autumn weather.
Fire crews praised during dry season
With the district still experiencing warm weather in late March, CFA District Six assistant chief fire officer Craig Brittain has reflected on the region’s fire season.
Summer reflections on bushfires
With autumn weather slowly starting to settle in, Forest Fire Management Victoria chief fire officer Chris Hardman has reflected on summer’s challenges across the community.
Barongarook fire investigated
Local firefighting crews were busy bringing a Barongarook grass fire under control yesterday, with the cause still yet-to-be-determined.
Monitor Otways for changing conditions
With the Otways bushfire at Horden Vale now under control, communities have been advised to continue monitoring conditions.
Detectives working district scrub blaze
Colac Crime Investigation Unit have confirmed there is still an ongoing active investigation into a “suspicious” Kawarren fire.
Investigators examine scrub fire
Police have been called to investigate a fire near Kawarren.
Campfire caused Otways blaze
Colac Crime Investigation Unit are continuing to appeal for witnesses at last week’s Cape Otway blaze, which was caused by a campfire.
