Fire
Parched spring sparks concern
FIREFIGHTERS have fought almost 50 grass and scrub fires in Colac and district since September as the Otways had their driest spring on record.
Volunteer shares vivid memories
A COLAC and district firefighter remembers the eerie feeling the morning of one of the Otway’s darkest days.
Managers vow to re-plant cemetery’s burnt hedge
COLAC CEMETERY’S manager says the cemetery’s fire-damaged hedge could take about five years to re-grow.
Fire damages Colac Cemetery’s hedge
FIRE has burnt a wide hole in the hedge at Colac Cemetery.
Blazes highlight risk of early fire season in Colac region
A BLAZE in the Otways which destroyed a house has sparked concerns about an early start to this year’s fire season.
Fire writes off Forrest woman’s car
A FORREST woman’s vehicle is “a total write off” after it caught fire after breaking down near Barwon Downs.
Descendants proud of fire refuge donation
A FORMER Lavers Hill landowner is delighted her family has helped provide a site for the Otways’ first community fire refuge.
‘Heroes’ take action to stop cabin blaze
EMERGENCY services and a caravan park owner have praised three “heroes” who helped extinguish a Colac cabin fire and saved neighbouring cabins.