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Even if the proper infrastructure is implemented, it’s hard to say what course of action could possibly extinguish a fast-moving rural bushfire within an hour.
We escaped through blackened landscapes where sheep wandered paddocks with the wool burnt off their backs. My three-year-old son, sensing the mood, asked why his dad and I were so quiet.
Houses built more than 20 years ago are likely to be more vulnerable to bushfires than newer builds. But there are some simple and inexpensive ways to reduce your risk.
Many Australians are unprepared for the worse-than-average bushfire season ahead - even those in high-risk areas.
Every autumn Victoria copes with smoke haze from planned burns that reduce bushfire risk, but a large part of that pollution actually comes from industrial logging activity.
Leaving early is the best response to a bushfire, but it’s not always possible. Every house is different, but there are some general guidelines for finding the safest spots to shelter in your home.
You might think having trees around your home is the worst idea during a bushfire, but some plants can actually help repel fire.
Top contributors
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Casual Academic, Western Sydney University
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Research Fellow, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Associate Professor of Ecology, Lincoln University, New Zealand
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Chief Executive Officer, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC
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Professor, School of Environment, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Early Career Research Fellow, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Research Fellow, School of Environment, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University, Research Associate at University of New South Wales, Curtin University
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Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Adjunct Lecturer, Computing and Security, Edith Cowan University
