Test your knowledge: Final hours before fire arrives

True or false: All fires are different. For some fires you may have several days’ warning; other fires may arrive suddenly with only minutes to prepare. Some fires will also hit on a very dangerous day, and all you can do is leave or shelter in your house. On other days, the fire may arrive when the weather is milder.

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What is a firebreak?

A firebreak is a strip of combustible material (vegetation) that is used to increase the severity of the fire.
A firebreak is a body of water on a property.
A firebreak is a strip of land that has been cleared of all combustible material (vegetation).
A firebreak is a collection of buildings or other infrastructure made out of metal that will stop fire.

Which of the following should be done before the fire arrives to ensure your house is ready in case you need to shelter (select as many as needed).

Turn off gas bottles inside and outside the house.
Fill baths, buckets, bins and sinks with water.
Bring firefighting gear (pumps, hoses) and generators inside the house so they are available after the fire front passes.
Seal windows, vents and doors, and ensure drafts under doors are prevented with wet towels.
Remove curtains and move furniture away from windows.

Bushfire preparation

Meat & Livestock Australia September 7, 2023

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