Total Fire Ban

  • Bowls and tennis finals rescheduled

    A Total Fire Ban, along with temperatures reaching 38 degrees in Colac on Saturday, forced finals matches for tennis and bowls to be called off across the district.

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  • Barongarook fire investigated

    Local firefighting crews were busy bringing a Barongarook grass fire under control yesterday, with the cause still yet-to-be-determined.

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  • District schools move for safety

    Two south-west schools were forced to shut their doors and relocate to schools around the district during extreme fire conditions this week.

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  • Multiple fires during ban day

    With illegal campfires recurring at Meredith Park across the weekend, multiple CFA members have issued fresh warnings to campers.

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  • Extreme fire danger, ban today

    Colac CFA captain Daniel Williams has urged the community to look after themselves today, as parts of the state are set to reach their hottest recorded temperature in years.

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  • Police investigate fire carelessness on extreme day

    Police will investigate two illegal burns in the Colac district, as the region faced hot and windy weather and high fire danger.

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  • Total fire ban for Saturday

    Colac and district will have a total fire ban tomorrow, with warm weather and strong winds.

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