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Magnitude of WOOROLOO

Fire burned through over 10,500 hectares, causing significant damage.

 86 properties destroyed, more than 100 damaged

                       Declared level 3 incident

                      2 fire trucks

                      8 non-fatal injuries

Duration WOOROLOO

Fire active from February 1st to 7th, 2021.

Frequency WOOROLOO

Bushfires occur seasonally in this region.

90% of WA is bushfire prone, can happen anytime and anywhere.

Probability WOOROLOO

Rainfall patterns- high rainfall in November 2021 increased vegetation growth. Weather persistent hot and dry, low humidity and strong winds. Fuel loads- Dry cured vegetation and high fuel loads

spring to autumn experiences high probability of bushfires occurring

Scale of Spatial Impact WOOROLOO

it burned an area of more than 10,500 hectares inside a perimeter of 154km. started in Wooroloo in shire of Mundaring then spread to shires of chittering and Northam and the city of swam. Local impact because it impacts two shires

Hight Of Flames WOOROLOO

Flame heights exceeded 20 meters during the fire.

Insurance Claims WOOROLOO

Fire resulted in 92 million dollars in claims.

Recovery Package WOOROLOO

18.1 million dollar package for rebuilding efforts.

Level 3 Incident WOOROLOO

Declared on February 2nd, indicating severity.

Fire Ban Violation WOOROLOO

Fire allegedly started by angle grinder use.

Daniel Gunter WOOROLOO

Individual linked to the fire's ignition.

Fuel Loads WOOROLOO

Increased due to high rainfall in November 2020.

Humidity Conditions WOOROLOO

Low humidity worsened fire suppression efforts.

Wind Conditions WOOROLOO

Strong winds accelerated the fire's spread.

Terrain Challenges WOOROLOO

Steep terrain made fire suppression difficult. spread faster

Fire Rate WOOROLOO

Recorded moving as fast as 5 km/h.

Total Fire Ban WOOROLOO

Legal restriction against starting fires during high risk.

Spot Fires WOOROLOO

Fires ignited by embers landing on dry fuel.

Terrain Elevation Impact WOOROLOO

10-degree increase doubles fire speed.

Wind Speed on Feb 1 WOOROLOO

Ranged from 15 to 31 km/h.

Temperature Range WOOROLOO

Highs between 30 to 36 degrees Celsius.

Habitat Loss WOOROLOO

10,500 hectares burnt, affecting biodiversity.

Soil Fertility Reduction WOOROLOO

Vegetation loss increased erosion risk.

Aquatic Ecosystem Impact WOOROLOO

Ash and debris harmed local waterway animals.

Veterinary Assessments WOOROLOO

Over 750 assessments conducted for affected animals.

Economic Cost WOOROLOO

Combined recovery costs totaled $125 million.

Homes Destroyed WOOROLOO

86 homes lost, costing millions to rebuild.

Government Recovery Funding WOOROLOO

$18.1 million allocated for rebuilding efforts.

Social Displacement WOOROLOO

Families evacuated, causing trauma and anxiety.

Community Donations WOOROLOO

Over $16.7 million raised for recovery support.

COVID Lockdown Impact WOOROLOO

Delayed evacuations due to uncertainty during fire.

Indigenous Site Damage WOOROLOO

Fire harmed culturally significant Aboriginal sites.

Land Management Failures WOOROLOO

Lack of controlled burns led to fuel buildup.

Urban Expansion Risks WOOROLOO

Homes built in high-risk, wooded areas.

Fire Break Maintenance WOOROLOO

Poorly maintained fire breaks hindered containment.

Emergency Response Challenges WOOROLOO

Difficulties faced in evacuating affected communities.

Evacuation Hesitation WOOROLOO

Residents delaying departure increased risk of entrapment.

Lack of Preparedness WOOROLOO

Insufficient emergency plans among households.

Firefighter Strain WOOROLOO

Intense firefighting caused physical and mental exhaustion.

Rising Temperatures WOOROLOO

Human actions increased summer heat, worsening fire risk.

Drought Conditions WOOROLOO

Dry vegetation made fires harder to control.

Ignition Risks WOOROLOO

Human activities raised chances of fire ignition.

Land Clearing Practices WOOROLOO

Altered water cycles, reducing soil moisture retention.

Steep Terrain WOOROLOO

Increased fire spread speed up to 5 km/h.

Slope Elevation Effect WOOROLOO

10-degree slope increase doubles fire speed.

DBCA WOOROLOO

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

Community Programs WOOROLOO

Educate on evacuation plans and fire safety.

DFES WOOROLOO

Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Burned Area Map WOOROLOO

Highlights regions affected by the bushfire.

Escape Routes WOOROLOO

Roads for evacuation often blocked by fire.

Infrastructure Damage WOOROLOO

Fire melted non-stone or metal materials.

Aboriginal damage WOOROLOO

18 heritage sites impacted

economic impacts WOOROLOO

 insurance claims related to the bushfire totaled approximately $91 million, encompassing over 1,000 claims for destroyed or damaged homes, vehicles, and other property .

 

social impacts WOOROLOO

3 evacuation centres were set up by department of communities with up to 900 people in attendance. The decision to open three evacuation centres was based on the number and geographical location of impacted residents, as well as COVID-19 considerations including social distancing requirements.

bushfire mitigation WOOROLOO

controlled burning was used to reduce fuel loads in high-risk areas prior to the bushfire season.

bushfire mitigation effectiveness WOOROLOO

Areas with recent prescribed burns saw significantly less damage, suggesting reduced fire intensity.

bushfire mitigation limitations WOOROLOO

In the case of Wooroloo, the rapid fire spread and extreme weather conditions overwhelmed some mitigated areas, showing that controlled burning alone isn’t always enough.

Fuel loads were still too high in some places due to wet conditions in the previous year encouraging regrowth, and not all areas had undergone prescribed burns in time.

bushfire preparedness WOOROLOO

The Emergency WA website and text alerts were used to issue real-time warnings and evacuation advice.

 

DFES and local councils promoted bushfire survival plans and community education prior to fire season.

 

Community hubs were set up post-fire to support displaced people.

bushfire preparedness effectiveness WOOROLOO

The Emergency WA system helped inform thousands of residents to evacuate early — likely saving lives.

 

DFES reported that over 1,000 residents safely evacuated, minimizing injury or death despite the scale of the fire.

bushfire preparedness limitations WOOROLOO

Not all residents had bushfire survival plans, and some didn’t evacuate despite warnings.

 

Internet or mobile outages in some areas impacted communication, leading to delayed responses.

mitigation definition

strategies used to reduce the impact and risk of a hazard

preparedness definition

the measures taken to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters

Scale of spatial impact

The geographic extent or area over which a hazard or phenomenon occurs.

Mitigation

Strategies and actions taken to reduce or eliminate the severity and impacts of hazards or environmental issues.

Preparedness

The level of readiness of people, communities, and governments to anticipate, respond to, and recover from natural or human-induced hazards.

Wooroloo Bushfire

A catastrophic natural event that occurred in the Perth Hills in 2021, burning over 10,500 hectares of land.

Fire Triangle

The three components needed to start a fire: fuel, heat, and oxygen.

Duration

Refers to the length of time that a hazard event lasts.

Mitigation

Strategies and actions taken to reduce or eliminate the severity and impacts of hazards or environmental issues.

Preparedness

The level of readiness of people, communities, and governments to anticipate, respond to, and recover from natural or human-induced hazards.

Wooroloo Bushfire

A catastrophic natural event that occurred in the Perth Hills in 2021, burning over 10,500 hectares of land.

Hazards

Occur when the forces of nature combine to become destructive and a potential to damage the environment or infrastructure 

Ecological Hazards 

Are biological (diseases) or chemical hazard that has the impact adversely on the wellbeing of people or the environment 

Natural hazards 

Are atmospheric, hydrological and geomorphic processes and events in our environment that have potential to affect people adversely  

Atmospheric hazards 

Are created from weather processes 

Geomorphic hazards 

Are created by the movement of the earth's surface or crust 

Hydrological hazards 

Are those that involve the movement and distribution of water  

Spatial distribution 

The arrangement of geographical phenomena or activities across the earth's surface 

Temporal distribution 

The distribution (spread or pattern) of geographical phenomena over time 

Magnitude

The strength of a hazard or how large and important a natural hazard event is 

Duration

Refers to the length of time that a hazard event lasts 

Frequency

Refers to how often a hazard event occurs in a particular area/country 

Probability 

Is the prediction that a hazard event will occur based on scientific observations or relevant factors to the hazard 

Hazard preparedness 

Involves planning the interventions required to prevent the effects of the hazard 

Hazard mitigation 

Involves the implementation of the strategies to eliminate or minimize the severity of a hazard 

Hazard Risk management 

The process of identifying and controlling hazards that could cause harm to people through measures before, during and after the hazard 

Spatial technologies 

Are any software or hardware that interacts with real world locations 

Zoonotic disease 

Infectious diseases that can pass from animals to humans 

bushfires

Uncontrolled fires located in natural vegetation occurring in rural and semi-rural areas 

topography

The physical features of an area 

Fuel

Any material that burns in a fire 

Fuel load 

Quantity of fuel available 

Less developed country 

a low-income country with low levels of human and economic development.   

More developed country 

a high-income country with high levels of human and economic development.   

Socioeconomic

Relating the interaction of social and economic factors 

infectious diseases definition

Describe diseases that can spread from one person to another either directly or indirectly  

infectious disease example

HIV – infectious disease, a virus that targets the immune system, which weakens the Bodys ability to fight infections and some cancers 

Most common in east and southern Africa region 

animal transmitted disease definition

Can also be referred to as vector borne diseases, these diseases are transferred to humans from animals