Dr Karl Kruszelnicki on the future of Australian bushfire prevention. | triple j

Set amongst the trees in the picturesque but bushfire prone Perth Hills sits Darlington Primary School. With close to 400 students, they're taking their bushfire evacuation plans seriously with drills held up to five times a year. Check out the video below and read more about their proactive preparations here http://bit.ly/2nLI6Bi Darlington Primary School | Darlington Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | ABC Emergency | Fire & Rescue Service of Western Australia | Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Br

🔥 Be bushfire ready! If you live near a national park or State Forest, now’s the time to get prepared for bushfires. Conditions can change fast, so having a plan in place could make all the difference. ✅ Pack a bushfire survival kit – include important documents, clothing, food, and water. 📻 Stay informed – tune in to warnings via local radio or the Queensland Fire Department. 🏡 Prepare your home and check your insurance coverage. 🔔 Subscribe to Park Alerts for updates on conditions near you

The Australian government pledges $35 million for wildlife affected by bushfires, which it described as an “ecological disaster.” | Al Jazeera English