Experience has shown that the greatest risk to life in a bush fire is to those involved in car accidents as a result of poor visibility. Thick smoke and heat exposure while a fire front passes through can turn a moment of panic in to a deadly situation. It is always safest to leave early […]

Knowing the location of a wildfire in relation to where you are is critical when deciding whether to evacuate, stay where you are or move to a safer place. Typical sources of information are TV, radio, the Fires Near Me map at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, the Fires Near Me App available from your mobile device’s App Store (free), and social […]