Fire
Grass fire starts at Alvie electricity pole
A fire underneath a power pole at Alvie this week was likely due to a fault in power infrastructure.
Camperdown blaze controlled
Eleven firefighting units banded together to help put out a fire near Camperdown.
Summer campfire warning
Fire authorities have warned of the risk of campfires heading into the Australia Day long weekend.
Cause of two fires unknown
Colac Fire Brigade extinguished two small suspicious fires in a short timeframe at the weekend.
Potoroos in the spotlight
A state-first study in the Otways is tracking how rare native animals fare after bushfires.
Call to register burns
A fire false alarm has prompted a Colac district brigade to urge people to register their burnoffs.
Electric blanket warning
Authorities have warned people to check their electric blankets before using them this winter.
Warm weekend ideal for Otway burns
Warm, dry weather at the weekend allowed Forest Fire Management Victoria to continue planned burns in the Otway region.