The Loop – August 25, 2023
CFA: Seasonal Bushfire Outlook
Overview: Australia’s climate influences have shifted significantly since last spring, with above average temperatures and below average rainfall expected for almost the entire country for the coming season. Many regions have also seen increased fuel growth due to above average rainfall throughout recent La Niña years, which is contributing to increased risk of bushfire across locations in Australia during the spring 2023.
For more information: AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook_Spring_2023_v1.0.pdf
CFA: Fire season topics
Community preparedness
We’re asking people to take the following actions:
- Move your winter woodpile away from the house or sheds.
- Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging the roof or touching walls.
- Clear your gutters.
- Keep grass shorter than 10cm.
- Remove leaves and twigs from around your property.
- Test anything that is part of your fire plan such as sprinklers, pumps and generators.
- Check that your home and contents insurance is current and includes a level of cover in line with current building standards and regulations.
- If you are burning off to remove green waste, register your burn-off online at Fire Permits Victoria at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au, or call ESTA on 1800 688 511.
- Make sure your household has a Bushfire Survival Plan. Find out how at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan.
See more detail in attached document which includes, using farm machinery, haystack fires, urban fire risk, travellers, barbeque safety and pets and horses.
Talking Points – Spring and Summer 2023-24 (1)(1).docx
Bushfire Resilience Inc.
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