00:00While spring is not normally associated with bushfires in WA, there's predictions parts
00:08of the central and northern areas could see increased bushfire activity.
00:12The forecast revealed in the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services sees an outlook.
00:18Heightened fire risks also identified in southeastern agricultural areas of the Murraylands in
00:23South Australia, along with Victoria's south, south-west, central and south-west Gippsland regions.
00:30Authorities urging people across the country to be vigilant ahead of summer.
00:34Don't have apathy about fire.
00:36We're seeing a lot of water around, a lot of moisture, but you've heard that the conditions
00:40can change rapidly.
00:42WA has experienced above average rainfall, including cyclones, increasing fuel cover in
00:48the Kimberley, the Dampier Peninsula, Derby Coast and central Kimberley at higher risk.
00:53We're into the bushfire season proper in that part of Western Australia and obviously we're
00:58wanting people to make sure that they're prepared.
01:00Tropical low activity has also increased fuel and fire risk for the southeastern Pilbara
01:05and Little Sandy Desert regions.
01:07But residents in southern parts of WA will have perfect conditions for summer fire preparation.
01:13Now is the ideal time for people in the southern half of the state to be undertaking mitigation
01:18burns, slashing, those sorts of activities around their home.
01:22Fire authorities urging people to ensure they have a bushfire plan in place and keep up
01:26to date with the latest advice and warnings.
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