Firefighting
Police have firebugs under scrutiny
COLAC detectives say they have their eyes on the district’s firebugs.
Arson suspected in Colac district bushfires
FIREFIGHTERS fear arsonists were responsible for two bushfires which burnt out of control at Irrewillipe, south west of Colac.
Bushfire controlled at Irrewillipe
UPDATE: FIREFIGHTERS spent last night controlling a bushfire which burnt out of conrol at Irrewillipe, south west of Colac.
Total fire ban means total fire ban
COLAC district firefighters have repeated total fire ban warnings after a fire on a Great Ocean Road beach.
Officials discuss Otways fire refuges
THE NEXT 12 months could determine whether Colac district towns will have fire refuges.
Power supply cut is a “last resort”
THE STATE Government has downplayed suggestions it could cut power to Colac and district on code red fire-risk days.
Farm equipment spark starts fire
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a grass fire north of Colac after farming equipment sparked a blaze.
Spate of fires keeps crews busy
COLAC and district firefighters attended more than 14 incidents in one day during a busy festive period.