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'Don't leave late' is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why

Where are you at most risk when a flood or bushfire strikes? You might think it's at home. But in reality, the most dangerous time is when you leave and jump in your car. Many flood and bushfire deaths are linked to vehicles, often driven by people evacuating late.

'Don't leave late' is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why
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Where are you at most risk when a flood or bushfire strikes? You might think it's at home. But in reality, the most dangerous time is when you leave and jump in your car. Many flood and bushfire deaths are linked to vehicles, often driven by people evacuating late.

Originally published at Phys.org

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