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CSIRO's research is used to respond to bushfires in many ways, from weather warnings to fire-fighter training to predicting fire behaviour.

Bushfire research

Our bushfire research is improving the understanding of fire, and improving technologies and strategies to save lives and limit damage.

Building infrastructure and bushfire Understanding and managing bushfires

CSIRO has a strong history in observing and recording the way in which bushfires impact on people and their environment.

Guide to rate of fire spread models for Australian vegetation Understanding and managing bushfires

We evaluated various bushfire spread models to develop a practical guide for predicting the rate of fire spread in different Australian vegetation types under different conditions.

Fire danger meters

We have developed several meters to help assess the danger of bushfire conditions in different areas.

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