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\"\"<\/a>September 2, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firefighters are urging South Burnett residents to become familiar with the Fire Danger Rating system as the weather warms and bushfire season starts to pick up.<\/p>\n

Rural Fire Service Queensland North Coast Regional Manager Peter Hollier said it was important for everyone to understand what each level of fire danger meant.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Fire Danger Rating or FDR is an assessment of the potential fire behaviour, the ability to suppress fire quickly and the potential for impact on the community should a bushfire occur on any given day,\u201d Mr Hollier said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are six levels of FDR, ranging from \u2018low-moderate\u2019 to \u2018catastrophic\u2019 which take into account forecast temperatures, humidity, wind speed and dryness of vegetation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe use the FDR system to ensure members of the public are aware of daily fire conditions and the level of action required should a bushfire occur in your area.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Hollier said the FDR system indicated to residents the true risk of staying and defending a home, particularly on days with heightened fire conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cA \u2018low-moderate\u2019 or \u2018high\u2019 fire danger rating means that a bushfire could be easily controlled and pose little or limited risk to life or property,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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The fire rating for the Wide Bay Burnett for Thursday, September 3, is "high"<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cFires that occur during a \u2018very high\u2019 fire danger are starting to move quickly and are often hard to contain or suppress. Lives and homes may be threatened.<\/p>\n

\u201cA fire that occurs during \u2018severe\u2019 or \u2018extreme\u2019 fire weather conditions could be unpredictable and fast moving, with the potential for people to be injured and homes destroyed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn \u2018catastrophic\u2019 weather conditions, fires would be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. The potential for loss of property and life would be high during these conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe message for all fire danger categories, especially on the upper end of the scale, is that leaving early is the safest option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Hollier said it was important for residents living or travelling in an area of high bushfire risk to keep a close eye on FDR signs which are situated beside many main roads. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFDR signs are the same format across Queensland, providing locals and travellers with a quick snap shot of what the bushfire danger rating is and how vigilant they should be,\u201d Mr Hollier said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople should stay updated on weather conditions throughout bushfire season and have a Bushfire Survival Plan in place.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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