Appendix F - Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Managment Report

Bushfire Report


    5.1.3 Vegetation

The amount and type of fuel available can greatly influence the behavior of a
bushfire. Vegetation is the source of fuel of a bushfire. Vegetation that is dry and
dead, or that is densely packed, can create more intense and long-lasting fires. In
contrast, areas with little fuel or sparse vegetation may not support a fire at all. The
arrangement of fuel can also play a role, as fires that encounter a continuous "fuel
ladder" from the ground up into the canopy can become more severe. The amount of
fuel surrounding a building can directly impact a buildings survival. Vegetation
management, landscaping for bushfire and breaking the continuity of vegetation can
limit the spread of fire.




 Moderate: Plan and Prepare.
 Most fires can be controlled
           ▪ Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire.
 High: Be Ready to Act
 Fires can be dangerous
           ▪ Decide what you will do if a fire starts.
           ▪ There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.
           ▪ If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to
               avoid bushfire risk areas.
 Extreme: Take Action Now to protect your life and property
 Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous
           ▪ These are dangerous fire conditions.
           ▪ Check your bushfire plan and make sure your property is fire ready.
           ▪ If a fire starts, take immediate action.
           ▪ If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer
               location well before the fire impacts.
           ▪ Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas.
 Catastrophic: For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas
 If a fire starts to take hold, lives are likely to be lost
           ▪ These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire.
           ▪ Your life may depend on the decisions you make, even before there is a fire.
           ▪ For your survival, do not be in bushfire risk areas.
           ▪ Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before.
           ▪ If a fire starts and takes hold, lives and properties are likely to be lost.
           ▪ Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions. You may not be able to
               leave and help may not be available.
                               Table 4: Australian Fire Danger Rating

5.2    Potential Bushfire Impacts and Attack Mechanisms
Bushfire attack mechanisms are typically interconnected, rarely occurring in
isolation. Both people and property often face a combination of bushfire attack
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