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Urban grassfires

If you live or work close to grassland, parks or paddocks (on the outskirts of Melbourne or regional towns), you could be at risk of fire this summer.
If you live right next to grassland and a grassfire starts, walk at least two streets back from the fire to stay safe and monitor conditions. Do not drive. Keep roads clear for emergency services.
If you live two or more streets away from grasslands stay where you are. Grassfires are unlikely to spread into built-up areas.

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	If you live or work in a suburb close to grassland, parks or paddocks you could be at risk of fire this summer. Find out more about how to stay safe in an urban setting at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/urbangrassfires Download: Urban fringe grassfire - know what to do 25 second video with captions (4x5) (MP4 55.2MB)
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Reduce your grassfire risk on days when it’s safe to do so. Slash, mow, graze or spray grass near your home and assets, and create fuel breaks. Carry firefighting equipment with you in case a fire starts as you work. e.g. sparks from hitting rocks while slashing.
If you’re caught in a grassfire on a farm, move to somewhere with minimal vegetation, such as a ploughed or well-grazed paddock and monitor conditions and information sources.

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	Reduce your grassfire risk on days when it’s safe to do so. Slash, mow, graze and spray grass near your home and assets, and create fuel breaks. Find out more about how to stay safe in a rural setting at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ruralgrassfires Download: Prepare your property for grassfire - Rural 25 second video with captions (4x5) (MP4 58MB)
	Same post above can be used. Download: Prepare your property for grassfire - Rural 25 second video with captions (wide angle) (MP4 56MB)