when trapped in the forest by bush fire what will you do?

Question

you went to the bush to trap animals
you set up fire immediately you were rather trapped
how will you save yourself when you were in the middle of the fire?

Answer 1

There are two things you can do; depending on whether you have a vehicle near you:

1. If you are near a car, get into it. Get as close to the floor of the car as you can and cover yourself with whatever you can - preferably something made from wool as wool doesn't burn. The fire will pass over you quickly. It is a complete myth that a vehicle is dangerous because of the petrol tank - they are designed to withstand the heat of a fire and will NOT explode. Same with the tyres. You'll experience an intense heat for a few seconds, but it will pass. Once it's passed you can drive to safety.

2. If you are stuck away from your car or if the fire is between you and your vehicle, quickly find a creekbed or depression. Even a fallen log will do...get down as low as you can - as close to the earth as possible. If you have time, clear any brush away from around you. Then cover yourself with whatever material you have to hand - once again, wool is the best. If you happen to have a woollen blanket you're set. Like if you're trapped in your car, the best thing to do is to cover your face, take a deep breath and wait for the few seconds it will take for the fire to pass over your body. You'll experience an intense few seconds, but you'll be safe.

NEVER try to outrun the fire. you won't be able to. It's simple. The fire WILL catch you and cook you!

I hope this helps - I'm assuming that your question is serious!!!

Love and Light,

Jarrah

Answer 2

you make a counter fire so that the bush burns before you and by the time the fire coming from behind catches up the bush has already been burned ,and you get away over the ashes

Answer 3

Jump really really high over it and run to my spaceship where I will be safe and sound.

Answer 4

Pray...and pray some more..