A NARACOORTE man will be summonsed to appear in court after Sunday’s fire on Pistol Road which threatened two homes and destroyed numerous vehicles, sheds and […]
Grinder blamed for bushfire
Volunteer firefighters back in South East after answering call for help
FIVE volunteer Country Fire Service firefighters have returned home after being deployed to the fire emergency in Queensland. Rodney Virgo, Jason Watts, Wade Chant, Kaylene Millard […]
Fire rips through property
WITNESSES of a blaze in Southend claim to have seen “large fireballs” during an inferno that caused more than $300,000 worth of damage. Country Fire Service […]
Kalangadoo firies celebrate century
KALANGADOO’S Country Fire Service brigade celebrated a centenary of serving the South East community over the weekend. Current and former volunteers were recognised for their achievement […]
Wattle Range residents urged to prepare properties for danger season
“PREPARE now” is the message that has been delivered to landholders from fire authorities as Country Fire Service (CFS) crews prepare for the start of the […]
Man seriously injured in two-vehicle highway crash
A MAN in his late 20s received serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway on Friday. Personnel from Millicent Police, the Country Fire […]
Fire team call out
WHEN Country Fire Service (CFS) firefighters are on the ground tirelessly responding to incidents, the work of the communications team can often go unnoticed. They are […]
Lucky dog survives fall
YOUNG pup Sandy survived a fall down a five-metre deep hole in the rear yard of her Millicent house on Thursday morning. The Country Fire Service […]
Firefighters step in to help Canadians
MOUNT Gambier firefighter Justin Cook will be deployed to Canada today to help battle more than 450 wildfires in the British Columbia district. The Country Fire […]
Driver lucky to be alive
A MOUNT Gambier man involved in a serious motor vehicle crash near Penola on Friday night has escaped serious injury, despite his vehicle being destroyed after […]