Fire
News in brief
The latest news in brief including an accidental fire, rental rights and court updates.
Busy weekend for emergency services
Colac district emergency services were kept busy over the long weekend with fire at Barongarook West, a gas leak at Nalangil, and a car crash at Yeo.
Timely reminder after e-bike blaze
An e-bike fire in Colac this week destroyed a shed and its contents, leaving CFA crews warning people about the potential hazards of e-vehicles.
Railway sleeper at Swan Marsh catches fire
V-line has thanked about 160 passengers for their patience yesterday after a railway sleeper at Swan Marsh caught fire, requiring train travellers to transfer to a coach at Geelong.
Laundry from dryer sets fire to vehicle
Self-combusting laundry caused a car fire at Beeac this week, sparking an unusual but timely warning.
Landfill warning – ‘serious injuries or worse’
Corangamite Shire Council is warning of potentially “serious injuries or worse” and millions of dollars in damage if people continue to carelessly dispose of batteries, e-waste and flares into their rubbish bins.
Fire crews save Birregurra house and shed
Colac district fire crews saved a house and shed from a blaze which started as an unattended burnoff on a property near Birregurra on Saturday.
Long weekend for local crews
Emergency services have had a busy long weekend clearing trees along the Great Ocean Road and fighting fires at Stonyford, all in the sweltering heat.