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Guidance

If you need to leave in a vehicle to escape a fire, leave early and consider the options when driving in / near a fire area.

Leave early before roads become blocked.

Do not assume because you can see the head of the fire, that it is the only point of the fire near you.

Embers such as leaves, bark, sticks which are alight, carry ahead of the fire and may create spot fires around your location or surround your location.

Leave at the earliest opportunity.

Advise and update contacts of your plans and progress.

Share your live location for a time period, so contacts can see where you are headed.

Close air conditioning vents to prevent smoke and embers entering the vehicle.

Fire blocks your escape

Find an open area with limited amounts of grass or fuel in it.

Park your car facing towards the fire, close windows and air vents, leave the headlights on and turn the engine off.

Get as low as you can below the level of your windows and cover yourself with any cotton or wool fabric you may have.