Fire

  • Burnoff ignited at Carlisle River

    Fire authorities ignited a 110-hectare burn near Carlisle River this week.

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  • Crews stop grassfire just in time

    An out-of-control grassfire came within metres of two houses at Carlisle River, but firefighters were able to save the homes.

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  • Fire damages chicken shop

    The cause of a fire that caused extensive damage to the roof and ceiling of a Colac chicken shop and forced surrounding businesses to evacuate remains under investigation.

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  • Rough look will ease

    Authorities say the appearance of new fuel breaks around Lorne and other coastal towns will soften over time.

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  • State funding for fire tankers and rescue boats

    Colac and district emergency services will have new fire tankers, rescue boats, equipment and renovations thanks to State Government funding.

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  • Fire controls still in force across shire

    Fire restrictions will remain in force in the Colac district until decent autumn rains arrive, a leading firefighter says.

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  • Authorities ignite planned burnoffs

    Forest managers ignited burnoffs at Carlisle River and Beeac yesterday.

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  • Crews plan more burns for Otways

    Crews will ignite hundreds of hectares of burnoffs in the Otways in coming days as Forest Fire Management Victoria continues its planned burns program.

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