Colac CFA
Warning after recycling blaze
Emergency service crews say the cause of yesterday’s garbage truck fire in Colac is “undetermined”, reminding people to be responsible with what they put into their bins.
Tornado-type storm hits region
Local emergency service crews say the “tornado-type” storms over the past week are possibly the worst that the region has seen, with volunteers remaining on high alert today.
Emergency services praised
“They gave their all yesterday, every single one of them.”
Colac SES have had their busiest day on record for this year, attending 89 jobs over 26 hours as a result of Wednesday’s storm wreaking havoc across the district.
Wild storm impacts shops, homes, more
From building damage to burning smells, Wednesday afternoon’s storm impacted Colac shops, homes and businesses.
Yard fire cause undetermined
The cause of a backyard fire at a Colac property on Wednesday afternoon remains undetermined.
Colac firefighters step up to the challenge
Two Colac firefighters are preparing to take on the challenge of climbing 28 flights of stairs carrying firefighting gear all in the name of fighting cancer, depression and suicide.
Truck and ute show raises $25K
The second annual Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show proved to be a roaring success for local emergency service groups, revheads and visitors alike.
Competition heats up for Colac Fire Brigade
The Colac Fire Brigade are gearing up to bring the heat at this year’s state championships at Mooroopna.