Bushfires

By Likang and Lewis

What is a bushfire?

• A bush fire is a fire that can be lit naturally or by person .

When and where can they occur

• It happens mostly in summer and low humidity.

• It can happen in the forest dry land or bushes.

• North to north west strong winds.

What can cause a bush fire

• Lightning strikes• Meteors• Electric wires on the ground• Arsonists• Careless campfires

How can they affect people’s lives

• If people go too close to a fire.• If the house or friends house burns down

What plans to include when near a bush fire.

• Take food and water • Wet towels• Clothes• Torch• Safety glasses• Sleeping bag • Tent and much more important things

How would you escape if you were caught in one.

• Call SES or 000• Drive away • Tell everybody• Get your survival kit

How can you tell when a bushfire is coming close

If the arrow points to the green you are most likely safe. If its on the blue there is a little chance of fire.

If the arrow is on the yellow its even more possible. If its on the orange there is 90% chance a bushfire is coming

if the arrow is on the red a fire has already come and it is very dangerous and you must leave immediately

How to tell when a bushfire is coming(2)

• Beauforte scale• Tells you the wind speed1.Look at the fire metre.2.Use the beauforte scale and see where the

wind is going

After the bushfire you must check:

• Your family and friends • If you lost the survival kit• If the fire has been blown back to you• Your phone• If anyone has been hurt

A final reminder

• Call 000 if there is a fire• Pack survival kit• Check your sibling and family• Be aware of the fire metre and where the

arrow is pointing

Thanks for reading. We hope you know more about bushfires!By lewis and Likang