Bushfire Awareness & Preparation

Written By Jess Calcutt

Stay Informed. Stay Ready.

Understanding how bushfires behave—and how to prepare for them—is one of the most effective ways to protect your home and community. This section provides practical, seasonal guidance tailored to the conditions of Western Australia, including advice for cooler months when preparation is most effective.

You’ll also find insights into how bushfires cause damage, what influences their spread, and the critical steps you can take to reduce risk well before fire season begins.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

  • Key bushfire behaviour factors (wind, slope, vegetation)

  • The real risks homes face—often far from the flame front

  • Seasonal preparation tips for WA climates

  • Long-term strategies for property-level resilience

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  • Bushfire Preparation Starts Now: Key Steps for the Cooler Months

  • How Does a Bushfire Attack Your Home?

  • What Influences Bushfire Behaviour?

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Bushfire Preparation Starts Now: Key Steps for the Cooler Months
Bushfire Awareness & Preparation
Bushfire Preparation Starts Now: Key Steps for the Cooler Months
Bushfire Awareness & Preparation

As we move into the cooler, wetter season—known as Djeran in the Noongar calendar—the immediate risk of bushfire reduces significantly. Djeran, which typically spans April and May, signals a change in weather patterns across much of Western Australia, bringing lower temperatures, increased rainfall, and calmer conditions.

While fire risk may not feel urgent, this period provides the perfect window to prepare for the next bushfire season.

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How Does a Bushfire Attack Your Home?
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How Does a Bushfire Attack Your Home?
Bushfire Awareness & Preparation

When people think of bushfire damage, they often imagine flames engulfing a house directly. But the reality is more complex. In fact, many homes lost to bushfire are located over 700 metres from the fire front—and most are not destroyed by direct flame contact.

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What Influences Bushfire Behaviour?
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What Influences Bushfire Behaviour?
Bushfire Awareness & Preparation

Bushfire behaviour refers to how a bushfire responds to its surroundings—like the type of vegetation, weather, and land slope. Understanding how a fire is likely to behave helps us predict its intensity, speed, and direction.

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Bushfire Awareness & Preparation
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