Articles tagged: Fire restrictions
Fire restriction end date announced for district
The Fire Danger Period end date has been announced for Colac Otway and Corangamite shires after a challenging fire season.
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.
Fire restrictions set to finish
Local fire restrictions are set to end tomorrow, after being in place for almost six months.
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.
Fire restrictions start Christmas Eve
Colac and district residents have just two weeks to clean up their properties before fire restrictions come into force.
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.
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.
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.
Early end to fire danger season
Fire restrictions will end in the Colac Otway and Corangamite shires in less than two weeks.
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.
Restrictions to start as fire risk increases
Fire restrictions will start in the Colac district on December 12, with authorities warning of a high risk of grassfires this summer and risk of bushfires mid-season.
