Fire & Emergencies

Colac Otway Shire is located within the South West Fire District. To find out if today is a day of Total Fire Ban in our region, please visit the Country Fire Authority South West Fire District.

The Victorian Government provides up-to-date information about emergency incidents, warnings and advice, including planned burns at the VicEmergency website.

Colac Otway Shire Council also encourages our community to keep up-to-date with the latest information by listening to emergency radio broadcasts on ABC Local Radio and calling the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.