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Prepare your property even if you plan to leave on days of dangerous fire conditions. if you run out of time and are unable to leave, your house or workplace may offer greater protection than your car or being out in the open. Buildings can shield you from radiant heat, which can kill you.

Homes are not built to withstand fires on code red days. Just because you live in a suburban area does not mean that you escape the risk of fire, especially if you live near paddocks, grassland or bush.

If you own or rent a holiday home in the country or near the beach, you could be at risk of fire. Houses close to heavily forested and coastal areas with lots of scrub, thick bush or long, dry grass are vulnerable to fire.

Even if you think that you'll be safe, its very imporant to understand your level of risk and be prepared from fire.

There are many ways of making your property safer. Clearing up and planning ahead will help protect your home from fire.

The CFA has a bushfire selfassesment tool to help you identify the amount of cleared space your property requires for better protection during a bushfire. its avaiable at cfa.vic.gov.au or call the victorian bushfire information line on : 1800 240 667 for a fire ready kit.