House fires Painter praises firies for saving artworks “I’m not a crying person but I nearly cried when they said that both paintings were safe.” By Greta LannenFebruary 21, 2020 Two residents escape burning Colac house Colac Fire Brigade captain Scott Peschel says a working smoke detector helped saved the lives of two Colac residents whose house was gutted by fire. By A Staff ReporterAugust 17, 2018