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Outskirts of Australian cities at risk of catastrophic fires on scale of deadly LA blazes, study finds (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] AndyMFK@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

We Australians are taught about bushfires and their dangers from a very early age. Those who live in a bushfire danger zone are well aware of it, and should have a bushfire safety plan.

This article paints a picture that Australians are ignorant or naive about bushfires that I don't buy. Bushfire safety has been drilled into us for a very long time

[–] fizzle@quokk.au 1 points 2 months ago

Also facilities and just cultural awareness.

If you have a property at risk, you need fire breaks and a fire cart with a pump and water tank.

The fire dept shows up to inspect every year.