Firefighting

  • Koalas die in Wye River burnoff

    THE death of koalas in a State Government burnoff near Wye River have angered wildlife activists.

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  • Illegal fires keep Colac brigades busy

    FIRE restrictions will remain in force in Colac and district for at least another week, despite people lighting burnoffs without permits.

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  • Ballarat district brigade takes honours

    A BALLARAT district fire brigade claimed senior A Grade honours at volunteer firefighting championships in Colac.

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  • Colac fire championships impress officials

    ORGANISERS of the state’s rural firefighting championships say the event’s success was a credit to Colac.

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  • Crews to ignite Otways burnoffs

    DEANS MARSH residents who campaigned against a burnoff near their properties could see authorities ignite the fire this week.

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  • Firefighting titles provide family time

    STATE firefighting titles this weekend will provide Colac’s Swan family with rare time together.

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  • New facilities for district firefighters

    TWO Colac district fire brigades have new sheds.

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  • Microwave oven sparks emergency

    FIREFIGHTERS used breathing equipment and thermal imaging cameras after a microwave oven caught fire and engulfed a Colac bed and breakfast in smoke.

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