A bushfire, also known as a wildfire, is an uncontrolled fire in an area of vegetation, often in a rural or wilderness area. Bushfires can be caused by natural factors such as lightning strikes or by human activities such as campfires left unattended or arson. They can spread quickly, especially in hot, dry, and windy conditions, and can cause significant damage to property, infrastructure, and the environment.
There are a number of things that can be done to avoid a bushfire, including:
