Forest Fire Management Victoria

  • Welcome return for fire team

    Colac’s fire Incident Control Centre was a hive of activity during Otways burnoffs this week, after being almost empty during planned burns last year.

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  • Chopper heads back to Canada after quiet summer

    Colac’s main firefighting helicopter has finished its bushfire season after a wet and mild summer saw little fire action.

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  • Otways burnoffs start today

    State firefighters will begin burnoffs in the Otways in coming days, after a mild summer allowed them to start autumn planned burns early.

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  • Tree hazards targeted on Great Ocean Road

    Authorities are ramping up work this week to remove hazardous trees along sections of the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Fire tanker artwork recognises Indigenous culture

    An Otways firefighting tanker has got a flash new paint job that acknowledges the region’s Aboriginal heritage.

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  • Coastal blaze barriers

    Authorities are ramping up work on new strategic fuel breaks and removing hazardous trees around townships along the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Fire crews to monitor distancing

    Forest Fire Management Victoria will patrol the Otways over the coming days to ensure campers and visitors are following COVID-safe guidelines.

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  • Fire recruits ready for action

    Seventeen new forest firefighting recruits have been going through their paces as they prepare to protect the Otway district this fire season.

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