Wyndham has entered its fire danger period and residents are being urged to think about their actions.
Following a drier-than-average autumn and winter, several areas in Victoria are facing an increased fire risk this summer due to a build-up of dead and dry vegetation, according to the CFA.
CFA District 14 spokesperson Chris Eagle said now is time to finish leaning up their properties, through the clearing of gutters and vegetation, and pruning trees and cutting grass.
“Although we’ve had good grass growth during winter, we’ve had very little rain recently and both temperatures and wind speed has increased, which has made conditions much drier,” he said.
Truganina CFA brigade spokesperson Michele Abbott was asked how young people who speak a language other than English at home can help their families better understand fire risks.
“There are a number of ways that they can do this, following social media pages for the CFA or local Brigades is a great way to keep up with messaging.”
Talk to their local Community Centres as they may be able to organise an information session with either a representative of CFA or Fire Rescue Victoria.
Ms Abbott discussed the risks specific to Tarneit and Truganina.
“We are experiencing a large amount of growth within the area, both residential and industrial, we therefore have a number of estates that are being built abutting large areas of grassland.”
She also said that speaking to local community centres is also a way to facilitate dialogue, as they may be able to organise an information session with either a representative of CFA or Fire Rescue Victoria.
Dos and don’ts: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i
Jaidyn Kennedy
