A hot, windy day. Dry grass humming. You glance at the sky and wonder, “If a fire starts this afternoon, what’s my plan?” Families feel it. Crews feel it too. In recent years, longer heatwaves, earlier fire seasons, and rapid changes in weather have made days like this more common. That doesn’t mean panic—it means preparation. Understanding how climate change is affecting bushfire behaviour helps you choose safer timings, kit,…