Fire restrictions

  • Burning off is sparking incidents

    An escaped burn-off is the confirmed cause of an out-of-control grass fire at Gellibrand on the weekend.

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  • Fire restrictions set to finish

    Local fire restrictions are set to end tomorrow, after being in place for almost six months.

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  • Fire restrictions set to ramp up for the summer

    Residents across the entire Colac district will need a permit if they’re planning burnoffs from next weekend.

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  • Fire restrictions start Christmas Eve

    Colac and district residents have just two weeks to clean up their properties before fire restrictions come into force.

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  • Grass fire threats high

    As summer approaches, Colac and district residents should take time to prepare for upcoming fire restrictions to ensure the safety of their home over the warmer months.

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  • Fire restrictions begin for Surf Coast

    Surf Coast Shire will enter fire restrictions at 1am Monday, meaning this weekend is the last chance for private burnoffs without permits.

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  • Fire restrictions start on Monday

    Colac and district residents have just five days to get their properties ready for the start of the fire danger period.

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  • Early end to fire danger season

    Fire restrictions will end in the Colac Otway and Corangamite shires in less than two weeks.

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