Australia having hot and windy summers makes us prone to bush fires. So many homes are destroyed in summer because of the rapid spreading fires. There just aren't enough fire crews and trucks to protect every home, every neighbourhood, every suburb.
Most of these are natural and out of our control...... So what can you do about it? Don't sit back and let "nature" take over your homes. There are precautions that you can take to minimise the chances of this happening!!
First National Real Estate recommends some simple precautions householders can take to reduce the threat of fire destroying your home. These include:
- Clear gutters of leaves, bark and twigs on a regular basis
- Keep grass areas around the home well trimmed, and regularly rake up and clear leaves and twigs
- Clear scrub and undergrowth around your property as they are potential fuel for a fire
- Keep garden hoses connected to taps and ensure you have adequate access to a hose and reserve water supply such as a swimming pool, tank or drums filled with water
- Install fire resistant mesh screens to doors and windows to help prevent embers from entering the home
- Store all flammable items such as wood, boxes and other recycling materials such as newspapers, flammable liquids and gas bottles well away from the house
- Install a sprinkler system around your home
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