The Bureau of Meteorology, Australia will issue daily forecast of Fire Danger Ratings for the 2009-2010 bush fire season. During fire season the bureau will release a six tier Fire Danger Index after taking the predicted weather containing temperature, humidity, wind speed and dryness of vegetation.”With this Fire Danger Rating, the call for action will be for people to leave, either on the previous night or as early as in the morning”. Said Michael Wright, Australian Minister for Police and Emergency Services.

The Fire Danger Rating is determined by Fire Danger Index. A Fire Danger Index of 0-11 means low or moderate which means that there is no immediate threat to life and property. An index of 12-24 means high but loss of life is unlikely. Further the fire can be controlled in such a situation. An index of 50-74 is severe, 75-99 extreme and a Fire Danger Index of 100+ is catastrophic which all mean threat to life and property. This rating system nationally adopted is for the benefit of South Australians living, working or travelling in bushfire prone areas.

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