Prepare Your Property for Grass Fires

The Rural Fire Service is reminding property owners to prepare for grass fires.

Grass fires can start in pasture grass, crops and areas of undisturbed natural grasslands. The taller and drier the grass, the quicker the fire will move and more intensely it will burn. A grass fire can cut roads and threaten property with very little warning.

Therefore, it is important that you have a plan so you and your family will know what to do when a grass fire is close by. Get the simple Guide to Making Your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

You can be prepared by:

• Keeping grass short
• Maintaining your machinery to reduce the likelihood of sparks
• Know where you can move your animals to safety
• Check and maintain fire fighting equipment like pumps and hoses
• Make sure a fire truck can access your property

If you’re using fire on your property, get to know the team at your local Fire Control Centre and find out if you need a permit.

• Topics:

• Bushfires
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