Fire

  • 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.

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  • Summer firefighters start work

    Forest Fire Management Victoria is stepping up preparations for the fire season across the Otways, with extra firefighters, serviced vehicles and aircraft arriving.  

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  • Alarm helps two escape from fire after lightning

    A fire alarm has helped save two people from a house fire in Colac.

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  • Campfire warning ahead of state’s busy weekend

    Forest Fire Management Victoria has urged people to be vigilant around campfires as Victoria opens up and people flock to parks and forests.

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  • Larpent tractor fire not suspicious

    Fire authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed a Larpent farm owner’s tractor.

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  • Burn in Gellibrand heathland

    Fire crews ignited a burnoff near Gellibrand this week, aiming to reduce future fire risks.

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  • 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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