Tag: country fire service

Blaze sparks concerns

Residents surrounding the Valley Lakes precinct have expressed ongoing concerns regarding the fire fuel build up in the area following the Crater Lakes blaze...

Lakes area to remain closed

The Crater Lakes area will remain closed to ensure public safety in coming days while the precinct undergoes damage and hazard assessment. This follows the...

Police continue fire investigation

Police are continuing their investigation into last week’s Crater Lakes fire at Mount Gambier, with no suspects yet identified in relation to the suspicious...

Tree-change sparks debate

Tensions flared when the fate of towering 80-year-old trees in the Mount Burr township was discussed at the January monthly meeting of Wattle Range...

Tributes flow for firefighter

Country Fire Service volunteers are mourning the loss of a fellow volunteer who died while fighting a fire near Lucindale on Friday. Louise Hincks, 44,...

Volunteers sought for vital Country Fire Service roles

The Wattle Range South Australian Country Fire Services (CFS) Brigade is seeking volunteers in Millicent and Penola to assist in administration and radio operation...

Firefighting capacity increased

The Green Triangle’s timber plantation companies have invested in additional aerial firefighting capacity in the region to protect its plantation estate, natural environment and...

Country Fire Service declares dates for ban season

The Country Fire Service has determined the start dates for this year’s fire danger season for all South Australian districts, with the Lower South...

Fire danger season nears

Spring rain may have helped to get the grass and crops growing, but the Country Fire Service is warning it should not put people...