Bushfires can happen in places far away from cities and towns.
Bushfires can also happen in a suburb of a city and on the edge of towns.
Don't risk the safety of your loved ones.
Be fire safe when you are on holidays or travelling.
Bushfires are very dangerous.
Some places have more bushfires than others.
Places with lots of trees and long dry grass are bushfire risk areas.
You should check bushfire information every day in the hotter parts of the year.
The information can help keep you safe.
Download the Vic Emergency app on your phone.
This app lets you know about any fires or other emergencies or warnings near you and what you should do.
Know which Total Fire Ban district you are in at home or where you are travelling.
A total fire ban means there are extra rules about things that might start a fire.
On very hot days, you should know the fire danger rating for your area.
This lets you know how dangerous a fire would be if it started.
Don't travel to fire risk areas when the fire danger rating is extreme or catastrophic.
It is not safe to leave during a bushfire.
It is best to leave before a fire even starts.
Do not wait to see if a fire will happen.
If you live next to grass or parklands and a fire starts, walk at least two streets away from the fire.
Do not take a car, the smoke will make driving unsafe.
If you live two or three streets away, you should stay where you are and close your windows.
If you see a fire, call Triple Zero (000) to get help from the fire brigade.
You can stay informed by listening to ABC local radio, watching TV news or on the internet.
For more information on bushfires and grassfire, visit the CFA website.
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