Bushfires threatened towns Glenmaggie, Licola and Seaton. Picture: Erin Marie Source: Herald Sun
POLICE have revealed they are guarding the home of a 75-year-old man accused of starting a massive killer bushfire.
Detectives said they had set up sophisticated surveillance around Grahame Code's property due to fear of revenge attacks.
The force also urged the public to "respect and have confidence in the judicial process" after Mr Code - accused of starting a 75,000-hectare blaze - was remanded in custody until Tuesday.
He appeared at Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court in Morwell yesterday after being charged by arson and explosives squad detectives.
The Aberfeldy man faced five offences, including recklessly causing bushfire and causing a fire to be lit without written authority in a fire-protected area.
His defence did not apply for bail and he was remanded to appear before the same court on Tuesday.
"Police wish to remind members of the public of the need to respect and have confidence in the judicial process and allow it to run its course," spokeswoman Natalie Webster said.
"Police have employed sophisticated surveillance to ensure the man's property is not the subject of any criminal offences."
Mr Code is a well-known wedding celebrant in the area, running his business, Wedding Excellence, from an office in Traralgon with his wife, Lynda.
The couple also run a music museum from their property, take groups on walking tours of the area and rent out five holiday cabins, and Mr Code is listed as the Secretary of the Cemetery Trusts in Aberfeldy.
"Graham has had a lifetime love affair with Aberfeldy and the eastern Highlands," a website promoting their businesses reads.
Detectives say the blaze started on a rural property in Aberfeldy on the morning of January 17.
The fire claimed the life of 84-year-old grandfather Stan Hayhurst, who was killed in his car as fire swept through Seaton the following day.
It also burnt more than 75,000 hectares of land across Aberfeldy, Heyfield and Seaton, destroying 22 homes and more than 200 livestock.
The Country Fire Authority says the fire is likely to continue to burn for months and could still threaten further property.
jon.kaila@news.com.au
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