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Four fire crews are on the scene of a fire at the Calen hotel.

Calen pub gutted by fire

Story Published: 27 Apr 2012

UPDATE: THE much loved Calen Hotel has been gutted by fire.

‘Santa’ along with Al Piermont, Clarrie Giess, Lucy Bishop, Marie Giess, Terry Spreadborough, Robbie Wales, Peter Bryan, Dave and Georgia Spreadborough, Desmond Simpson and Billy Bryan are keen to see the Calen Pub reopen next year.

Calen's Santa spreads cheer

Story Published: 5 Dec 2012

AFTER a truly tragic year, an unexpected visit from Santa has given Marie Giess a reason to smile.

The people of Calen watched on with sadness and shock as the Calen Hotel was destroyed by fire.

History lost in flames

Story Published: 28 Apr 2012

THE heart of Calen has stopped beating.

Firefighters battle the Calen Hotel blaze on Friday morning. The hotel owners plan to rebuild.

Plan for a new hotel

Story Published: 1 May 2012

WE will rebuild. That was the message from Calen Hotel owners to staff at a meeting held the day after a fire destroyed the...

Hotel on fire

Story Published: 27 Apr 2012

UPDATE 3.20pm: Multiple fire crews remain on scene at a hotel fire on Mcintyre Street, Calen.

Despite having a fractured ankle, former Rural Fire Service member from Habana, Mick Helliar, assisted Calen-Cameron’s Pocket RFS.

Ex-firie lends a good Aussie hand

Story Published: 8 May 2012

MORE THAN two weeks after the devastating fire that destroyed Calen's historic hotel, remarkable tales of bravery continue...

Mick Helliar believes he wasn’t being brave by helping to fight the Calen Pub fire last year, just doing what was needed despite being injured.

Resident nominated for bravery award for Calen pub fire

Story Published: 11 Jan 2013

DESPITE the nomination, Mr Helliar was quick to allay any suggestion his actions were heroic.

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