Fire

  • Cause of two fires unknown

    Colac Fire Brigade extinguished two small suspicious fires in a short timeframe at the weekend.

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  • Potoroos in the spotlight

    A state-first study in the Otways is tracking how rare native animals fare after bushfires.

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  • Call to register burns

    A fire false alarm has prompted a Colac district brigade to urge people to register their burnoffs.

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  • Electric blanket warning

    Authorities have warned people to check their electric blankets before using them this winter.

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  • 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.

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  • Rain makes burns possible

    Smoke was visible across Colac and district through the weekend as fire authorities made use of ideal conditions for bush burnoffs.

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  • Region’s fire risks remain

    Fire authorities have warned holiday-makers that burnoffs will continue in the Otways and south-west Victoria this Labour Day long weekend.

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  • Otways burns kick off

    The autumn burnoff campaign has begun in the Otways, with state authorities taking advantage of mild weather to start removing fuel loads.

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