Catastrophic Ballarat bushfire put half of Victoria in extreme danger
A catastrophic Bayindeen bushfire in Ballarat has put more than 30,000 residents of Victoria state at high risk. The deadliest fire has been burning out of control nearly a week after it started.
Victorians witnessed the dangerous conditions when high temperatures and strong winds made today worst for fires in the state in years. Authorities have declared a “catastrophic” fire risk in several areas of the state.
New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service has set up a base camp in Victoria Park in Ballarat to provide shelter for the hundreds of firemen and volunteers battling an uncontrolled fire near Bayindeen that is still spreading.
The Victoria Emergency Fire Service stated they are preparing for today’s Extreme and Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings. Firefighters are at the Victoria Park base camp in Victoria Park base camp in Ballarat.
They recommend people relocate to a safer location early in the morning or even the day before. Authorities warn that homes in fire zones cannot withstand fires in these conditions. People might be unable to leave the fire zone and fire teams may not be available owing to intense fire.
A catastrophic Ballarat bushfire had already destroyed 21,300 hectares of land, and six homes, and killed massive livestock. Hence, more than 30,000 residents in high-risk districts between Ballarat and Ararat were reportedly urged to evacuate their houses.
This statewide emergency is significant for a variety of reasons. The Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) was implemented in 2022. Its code red states that if a fire breaks out under catastrophic conditions, residents should flee the region rather than shelter in place or defend their homes.
The recent fire danger shows a “red code” in Victoria which shows the worst conditions. In these circumstances, the primary message to the public is:
If a fire starts and spreads, people are likely to die. Leave bushfire risk places if you want to stary alive.
Australian Fire Danger Rating System
Fire seasons are getting longer and are happening more often and with more damage due to climate change. The recent fire outburst is also a significant test of Australia’s revised fire danger assessment system.
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