Country Fire Authority

  • Even electric heaters can be a fire hazard

    All types of heater – wood, gas and electric – pose preventable fire risks in winter, a leading firefighter says.

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  • Don’t let working from home be a fire hazard

    The Country Fire Authority has warned Colac and district people to avoid creating fire hazards if working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Ram-raid thief steals firefighting equipment

    Thieves have ram-raided Kawarren’s fire station and stolen emergency responder equipment.

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  • Fire restrictions stay for Colac Otway area

    Fire restrictions are coming to an end in neighbouring communities, but the Fire Danger Period for the Colac district will last until the start of next month.

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  • Arrest after car torching

    A Camperdown man is in custody following another weekend evade that ended in a second burnt-out vehicle in the Colac district.

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  • District firefighters join in NSW efforts

    Colac and district firefighters have started the bushfire season early, travelling to New South Wales to support the efforts in fighting massive bushfires.

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  • Fire response times better

    Colac Fire Brigade coped well with the busy summer season, posting improved response rates to emergency incidents.

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  • CFA say no suspicion to Camperdown blaze

    The Country Fire Authority says a fire which destroyed a holiday home at Park Road, Camperdown, this week was not suspicious.

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