Fire

THE hard work of volunteer firefighters successfully salvaged a grass fire which erupted near Willowmavin last month, despite the presence of curious onlookers posing...

While many people were celebrating Christmas with family and friends, Intereach team member Lesley Read was on the frontlines of the Grampians bushfires, bringing...

The Fire Danger Period, FDP, ended at 1am on Monday, April 15 for Mitchell and Murrindindi Shire Councils.While restrictions are lifting in these areas,...

Victoria is facing an increased risk of fires in western and central Victoria this summer, according to the Australasian Fire Authorities Council, AFAC, Seasonal...

The fire danger period in the Mitchell Shire will begin at 1am on November 27.Several other municipalities, including Macedon, Murrindindi and Strathbogie shires, will...

Authorities are busy preparing for the upcoming bushfire season which may start earlier than anticipated, as planned burns and mechanical works are set to...

By Jason Heffernan, CFA chief officerVictoria is expecting a warmer spring and an earlier start to the fire season this year and we’re asking...

A COMMUNITY meeting has been planned to discuss the establishment of an independent Beveridge Fire Brigade to service the growing community.Beveridge is currently serviced...

ARSON and Explosives Squad detectives are investigating a fire at a tobacco business in Whittlesea’s Church Street that went up in flames last week.Emergency...

SOUTH Mitchell Neighbourhood Watch kicked off its fire preparation challenge on Sunday, aiming to encourage the community to prepare their properties ahead of fire...