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Mowing, slashing, grinding, welding … all have the potential to start large fires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 16, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firefighters are reminding South Burnett residents that in the current conditions just one spark from power tools or machinery could be enough to start a massive blaze.<\/p>\n

Rural Fire Service spokesperson Kaye Healing said current dry conditions meant even the smallest fire had the potential to spread quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cMachinery such as tractors, slashers, welders and grinders can start grass fires, so anyone undertaking work around their property needs to do so with extreme caution,\u201d Ms Healing said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur crews have recently attended a number of fires that were accidentally started through activities such as welding and slashing.<\/p>\n

\u201cCurrent fire weather conditions are catching people by surprise, and they just aren\u2019t prepared for how quickly a fire can start and spread.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Healing said there were several precautions people should take when using power tools or machinery.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you must undertake these activities during dry conditions, you need to have appropriate resources to extinguish a fire if one starts,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf possible, have someone other than the tool operator available to watch closely for ignitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no room for complacency. One spark is all it takes to ignite a blaze that can destroy property, infrastructure and lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Healing urged the community to report fires immediately to Triple Zero (000).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe sooner we can respond, the sooner we can have the fire under control,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also vital people have a Bushfire Survival Plan, outlining what actions they will take to protect their family and property if a fire threatens.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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