Firefighting
Suspicious blaze melts school bins
A SUSPICIOUS fire at Colac South West Primary School destroyed the school’s garbage bins and damaged a garden shed this week.
Crew recognised for rescue effort
Apollo Bay firefighters have earned awards for an eight-hour cliff rescue.
Teenagers act fast at fire
QUICK-THINKING teenagers have helped slow the spread of a house fire at Irrewarra.
Working smoke alarm saves man from blaze
A WORKING smoke alarm has saved the life of a Dreeite man before fire engulfed his property north of Colac.
Dry weather lifts fire danger and affects pasture
COLAC district’s dry weather has increased fire risks but cut pasture growth, firefighters and farmers say.
Record dry weather across Colac region
COLAC DISTRICT residents should brace for an earlier start to the fire season after Colac’s driest September on record.
Tennis court proposal as bushfire last resort
A TENNIS court and community parks could become last-resort options for Colac district people caught in a bushfire.
Fire destroys family’s property
APOLLO BAY residents have rallied around a family after fire destroyed their home at Marengo this week.
