Fire Safety Outdoors - Heatwave

Campers, Caravaners, picnickers, people enjoying the sunshine and great outdoors should remain vigilant and alert to the threat of Outdoor Fires and the dangers of being exposed to hot weather.

Grass fires. are both time consuming and difficult for fire crews to deal with, they spread quickly, kill wildlife, plants and put nearby properties at risk.

  • Don't leave camp fires or barbeques unattended and extinguish them properly;
  • clear away any bottles or broken glass to avoid them magnifying the sun and starting a fire
  • dispose of smoking materials properly and make sure they are completely extinguished.

Click the link below for more information (Fire Safety Outdoors Leaflet)

Hot weather or a Heatwave can seriously damage your health and Heatstroke can occur suddenly without warning.

  • Keep out of the heat, its hottest between 11am -3 pm
  • stay cool, stay inside or in the shade
  • drink regularly even if your not thirsty, water and fruit juice are the best.

Click the link below for more information (Heatwave).
 

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