Forest Fire Management Victoria

  • Winter burn program at Carlisle River

    Forest burnoffs are continuing in the Otways this winter.

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  • Falls campground to grow

    Work is starting on a $225,000 upgrade of Beauchamp Falls Campground in the Otways to allow up to 100,000 people a year stay at the site.

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  • Heath burn near Gellibrand

    A burnoff near Gellibrand is targeting 100 hectares of heathland.

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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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  • Otways burnoffs continue

    Forest burnoffs are continuing across the Otway region as forest managers make the most of autumn weather.

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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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  • Rough look will ease

    Authorities say the appearance of new fuel breaks around Lorne and other coastal towns will soften over time.

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  • Authorities ignite planned burnoffs

    Forest managers ignited burnoffs at Carlisle River and Beeac yesterday.

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