Forest Fire Management Victoria

  • Spider crawls through to cut down fire threat

    Mulching of undergrowth in the Otway region will help reduce fire risks, authorities say.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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