Incoming ~ Massive Heatwaves Forecast for SA & VIC ~ Will Catastrophic Bushfires Strike?
Dire heatwaves are poised to hit South Australia, NSW & Victoria ~ starting Monday 26th January 2026 ~ possibly extending until Friday 30th January 2026
Will Tuesday 27th January 2026 go down in the bushfire-history-books as « Torched Tuesday?»
Source: cyclonesOZ - heatwave forecast for Tuesday 27 JAN 2026 - video ~ 11 min mark
Source: cyclonesOZ - heatwave forecast for Wednesday 28 JAN 2026 - video ~ 11 min mark
This list of Victorian Bushfire disasters, extending from 2020 back to 1851 is a testament to the destruction that citizens have endure for generations.
Almost every Day of the Week is covered as Red, Black++ or Ash.
Source: ffm.gov.au
Source: australia - still dying of thirst and infernos - 2020 INTREP by author
Recommended Reading
This Tasmanian Fire Service website features a Handbook ~ entitled Fuel Break Guidelines Version 1.1 dated SEPT 2024.
This is a MUST READ DOCUMENT.!
It provides homeowners living in rural or outlying suburbs with a comprehensive Operational Plan [OPSPLAN] for reducing bushfire devastation to homes, properties, businesses and communities.
It also contains a FUEL BREAK DESIGN TOOL ~ refer to page 22.
Source: fire.tas.gov.au
The following sections come from an earlier Tasmanian Fire Service website ~ 2016 edition ~ the links do not work.
I have included them as proof in my 2020 submission to the Royal Commission.
This elevated view clearly shows that homes/vital assets within the Hazard Management Area have a Fuel Break and then a Fuel Management area adjoining the Forest or Bushland Zone.
Military Leaders ~ No Excuse for Ignoring Armoured Strike Teams
Source: Australian War Memorial
It is Obvious ~ Need is the Mother of Invention
In 1945, flame-throwing tanks in World War II for bunker busting.
In 2026, water-throwing tanks for Fuel Reduction Burn Containment & Vital Asset Protection.
