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The view from Lorikeet Drive in Kingaroy last November … now is the time to prepare for this year’s bushfire season (Photo: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 14, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firefighters are asking residents to get a head start on this year\u2019s bushfire season by using their time at home to prepare their properties.<\/p>\n

QFES Commissioner Greg Leach urged the community on Tuesday to be proactive in the wake of a severe 2019 bushfire season, which burnt more than 7.7 million hectares of land in Queensland and destroyed 49 houses, 68 sheds and five commercial buildings.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe impact of the prolonged and heightened 2019 bushfire season should prompt residents to spend time now preparing,\u201d Mr Leach said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll Queenslanders will remember the intense bushfire season the State experienced last year and how it affected them.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn adequately prepared property can help reduce the severity of a bushfire, which is why everyone in rural and urban areas need to take simple steps now to prepare their properties.<\/p>\n

\u201cResidents can remove leaves and leaf litter, clear gutters, trim overhanging branches and keep lawns short to prevent bush and grass fires from starting and spreading on their property.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Leach encouraged residents to reach out to their local Rural Fire Service brigade if they needed assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cResidents can contact their local rural fire brigade and fire wardens for advice, assistance and ideas on how to prepare their individual properties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be working to minimise the bushfire risk, but bushfire prevention is a community effort.”<\/p>\n

Mr Leach said maintaining a Bushfire Survival Plan was a great way to be prepared and could be completed by visiting the Rural Fire Service website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cA well-thought-out plan could make all the difference once bushfire season is under way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is because a plan should clearly state what action will be taken if a bushfire is in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cCombined with property preparation, a bushfire survival plan is an effective measure individuals and families can take ahead of this year\u2019s bushfire season.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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