Perth suburbs fire-feb 2021

https://theconversation.com/as-perths-suburbs-burn-the-rest-of-australia-watches-and-learns-154544 

• Perth February 2021 bushfire devastated northeast suburbs
• Black summer fires widespread prolonged not Perth fire examine bushfire future learn
• Fire reported Wooroloo began absence lighting  ignition accidently human fire destroyed property.
• Bushfire scattered trees ignite embers starting burning uphill parts wind suppression topography difficult firefighting
• weather role high temperature low humidity  tropical low tracking condition six days typically 2-3 major challenge emergency personnel bushfire start spring extend autumn horrific drought southwestern condition brought rains winter rain below average far dry southwestern warm dry bushfire risk longer spring autumn more  Shifting climate bushfire worse no fatalities perth so far
• Open conversations future bushfire risk management

 

SUMMARY

Bushfires devastated northeastern suburbs of Perth in February 2021 but they were not as widespread or prolonged as the black summer fires. The bushfires began from Wooroloo by accident though human activity in absence of lightning strikes which spread due to presence of scattered trees igniting embers in the hilly area that made firefighting difficult. High temperature and low humidity conditions over six days instead of the typical two to three days made firefighting a challenge for emergency response personnel. Shifting climate causing prolonged warm and dry weather is making bushfires worse. Knowledge spreading is the key to prepare for future bushfires.

 

Opinion

People should become aware about the climate changes so they know the preventive methods they can take. people should avoid activities involving outdoor fires in sensitive weather conditions.

 

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