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Bushfires are commonplace in Australia, in both rural areas and suburban fringes, and it is wise to be aware of your choices in the event of an impending bushfire.
The first decision that needs to be made in case of a bushfire is whether you will stay and actively defend your property, or evacuate. The advantage of staying is that you are present at your property to put out small spot fires after the main fire has passed. The disadvantages, of course, involve the risks to personal safety. It is unlikely that you will be able to outrun a bushfire, so if you stay, you must have a plan to escape being burnt.
If you choose to evacuate, pack the minimal essentials , including vital papers, ensure your pets are catered for, and carefully plan your route to avoid fire areas.
If a bushfire is approaching (and indeed, prior to bushfire season starting) you should ensure gutters and eaves are clear of leaves and debris, and that vegetation is not growing close to your house. Remove these potential fuel sources, and try to create a fire break around your house. Many people choose to douse their gutters and walls with water, which can help, depending on the severity of the bushfire.
Prepare an emergency kit, which includes such things as non-perishable food, medical supplies and/or first aid kit, drink bottles, buckets, water containers, portable radio with spare batteries, torch and first aid kit. It's also a good idea to have a fire fighting kit containing items such as long sleeved shirt and trousers, leather gloves, broad brimmed hat, goggles/safety glasses and sturdy footwear such as boots.
If you are in a position where you are not near any shelter, you have few choices. People have been known to survive bushfires by remaining immersed in a creek or river until the fire passes, but the surface temperature of th water becomes frighteningly hot. If you cannot out run it or you are surrounded by the fire, you can set a fire where you are and try to direct this small fire away from you. By the time the larger inferno reaches you, there will be no fuel left to burn around you and you might survive.
However, bushfires on the scale seen in places like Australia will still have the strength and force to sweep over large tracts of fuel-less ground, still destroying anything in their path.
Your actions in a bushfire will depend on where you are at the time, but the first action should always be to leave the area as soon as you hear of a bushfire risk. Enough warning is usually given for people to evacuate their houses: it is not recommended that you try and stay to save your house. Nor should you attempt to drive through a bushfire. If you are trapped in a car, you must ensure all windows are fully closed, get down on the floor and put whatever you have in the car in top of you, to shield yourself from the heat. If you are trapped in a house and do not have a basement or cellar, as most Australian houses do not, the best place is the bathtub, again with whatever insulating material you can cover yourself with. If you have time, you might be able to backburn, but it is unlikely you will have time, and remember that an intense bushfire can easily jump a backburn or firebreak.
Bushfires can destroy many things but they can still do good things as well, like regrow the trees they have burnt, naturally (opens seeds with heat), and it is a way of nature traveling.
the animals get hurt and people to and some may pass and some get out quick and dont get hurt at all
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What happens to small plants in bush fires?
They get burnt down and die.
How many bush fires are started by lightning strike?
About 3000 brush fires per year are started by lightning strikes.
What are the twelve natural disasters?
Here are some natural disasters:AvalanchesBlizzardsContractible DiseasesCyclonesEarthquakesFaminesFloodsLandslidesHeat WavesLimnic EruptionsMeteoritesStormsTornadoesTsunamisVolcanic EruptionsWild Fires and Bush Fires
Was warracknabeal affected by bush fires?
Yes, Warracknabeal, a town in Victoria, Australia, has experienced bushfires in the past. However, the specific impact of these fires on the town can vary depending on the severity and proximity of the fires.
Why Austualia have wildfire problem?
Australia is having bush fires due to high heat and little rain.
Are there any bush fires outside Australia?
Yes bush fires occur around the world but are sometimes known as forest fires. They occur in hot weather and can be a natural phenomenon or man made (arson). Bush fires have occurred in New Zealand America Russia to name but a few.
Where are bush fires most likely to occur?
in hot weather :)
What happens to small plants in bush fires?
They get burnt down and die.
What are the impacts of bush fires?
fire fighters put out bush fires.
Do bush fires only happen in the bush?
Yes bush fires only happen in bush hence the name. But a fire can still be lit and maintain with out wood or 'bush'.
What damage can bush fires cause?
Depends on where the bush is.
What are the benefits of bush fires?
What are the benefits of a bush fire
When will forest fires occur?
Fires can occur at any time
How do Banksia trees benefit from bushfires when they occur in Australia?
Banksia trees benefit from bush fires because they need the smoke to make its seeds
Forest fires are also known as?
wildfires,bush fires etc
What are the impacts on Bush fires?
death
Where do most kitchen fires occur?
Most kitchen fires occur in basements
