Forest Fire Management Victoria
Authorities ignite 140-hectare bush burn
Firefighters have ignited a 140-hectare burnoff south of Colac as they continue the region’s autumn program of planned burns.
District firefighters join in NSW efforts
Colac and district firefighters have started the bushfire season early, travelling to New South Wales to support the efforts in fighting massive bushfires.
Brigade taking on department site
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Big responsibility for fire manager
Stephanie Ryan has never been afraid to make it known she’s capable of getting a job done.
By Ruby Manson
Crews prepare for fire season
Emergency service helicopters and planes landed at Colac’s airfield for a multi-agency training day to prepare emergency personnel for the region’s fire season.