South Australian residents urged to get bushfire ready

South Australians are being urged to prepare a bushfire plan ahead of summer. South Australians are being urged to prepare their homes for bushfires if they haven’t already as six more regions enter the fire danger season. The SA Country Fire Service has officially launched its Be Bushfire Ready campaign, with chief officer Brett Loughlin reminding homeowners and tenants to create a 5 Minute Bushfire Plan. “With plenty of growth across much of the state, there is a lot of vegetation that can create risks as we head into fire danger season, especially in our farming communities,” Mr Loughlin said. “Creating a 5 Minute Bushfire Plan is a simple way to get prepared. “It helps you understand your options, gather the things you’ll need in an emergency, and make important decisions before a fire starts. SA Country Fire Service chief officer Brett Loughlin AFSM speaks to media flanked by Michael Bohrnsen CFS ASM, Alert SA representative and Minister Rhiannon Pearce. Picture: Emma Brasier “You might never need to use your plan, but if the worst does happen, having one could make all the difference for you and your family.” The fire danger season for the Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South ...