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fire.</p><p>This means there's a <strong>significant risk of large and destructive grass fires this season</strong>.</p><hr class="solid"> <div><H2>Why are grass fires dangerous?</H2> <p>Grass fires are unpredictable. They can start easily and spread quickly.</p> <p>In fact, grass fires can move three times faster than a bush fire, leaving you little time to get ready.</p> <p>Grass fires on farms can also destroy homes, crops and livelihoods.</p> <p>There is an increased risk of grass fires this summer. It is important that you understand grass fires and how to protect yourself, your family and your property from the threat of fire.</p> </div> <hr class="solid"><div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/816394968?h=ca7d4e6794&badge=0&autopause=0&quality_selector=1&progress_bar=1&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="nsw_rfs_-_grass_fire_(1_of_11)_hazards_near_me_version (Original)"></iframe></div> <div class="mobile-hidden" id="am-i-at-risk_47199"> <h2>Know your risk</h2> </br> <div class="floated_img"> <a href="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/am-i-at-risk-from-grass-fires/farming"> <p style="float: left; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; width: 32%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;"><img src="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0014/47201/NSW_RFS_Grassfire_graphic_FARM-1.jpg" style="width: 100%"><strong>I am on a farm</strong></p></a> </div> <div class="floated_img"> <a href="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/am-i-at-risk-from-grass-fires/travelling"> <p style="float: left; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; width: 32%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 0.5em;"><img src="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0016/47203/NSW_RFS_Grassfire_graphic_TRAVEL-1.jpg" style="width: 100%"><strong>I am travelling through grassland</strong></p></a> </div> <div class="floated_img"> <a href="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/am-i-at-risk-from-grass-fires/preparing-your-property-from-grass-fires"> <p style="float: left; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; width: 32%; margin-right: 1%; margin-bottom: 2.0em;"><img src="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0018/47205/NSW_RFS_Grassfire_graphic_COUNTRY-1.jpg" style="width: 100%"><strong>I live in a country town</strong></p></a> </div> </div> <div id="text"> <div class="text"> <p class="text">Even if you do not live near grassland, you may still be at risk of bush fire. 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