Firefighting
Managers vow to re-plant cemetery’s burnt hedge
COLAC CEMETERY’S manager says the cemetery’s fire-damaged hedge could take about five years to re-grow.
Fire damages Colac Cemetery’s hedge
FIRE has burnt a wide hole in the hedge at Colac Cemetery.
Burning to continue despite fire concern
THE STATE Government will continue with planned burns in the Colac district, despite a planned burn sparking an out-of-control fire in central Victoria.
Blazes highlight risk of early fire season in Colac region
A BLAZE in the Otways which destroyed a house has sparked concerns about an early start to this year’s fire season.
Fire writes off Forrest woman’s car
A FORREST woman’s vehicle is “a total write off” after it caught fire after breaking down near Barwon Downs.
Traffic smash a lasting reminder for motorist
PUBLIC safety was immediately on Andrew Bath’s mind when he suffered a fractured sternum and bruises in a head-on crash two years ago.
Descendants proud of fire refuge donation
A FORMER Lavers Hill landowner is delighted her family has helped provide a site for the Otways’ first community fire refuge.
‘Heroes’ take action to stop cabin blaze
EMERGENCY services and a caravan park owner have praised three “heroes” who helped extinguish a Colac cabin fire and saved neighbouring cabins.