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Bushfires could 'exploit' doormat for entry to your home, fire expert warns - Hobart, TAS
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A Tasmanian couple credits smart home design and fire preparedness for saving their house, while experts warn even small vulnerabilities like doormats can allow embers to ignite homes.
A couple living in the bushfire-prone town of Stieglitz in Tasmania narrowly avoided disaster during a 2025 bushfire that destroyed nearby properties. Their home survived without damage thanks to careful planning, including roof sprinklers, a maintained firebreak, and fire-resistant design.
Fire experts highlight that homes are only as strong as their weakest point, warning that small gaps and overlooked areas — even items like doormats — can allow embers to enter and start fires. The incident underscores the importance of thorough preparation and risk reduction strategies, which may also help homeowners qualify for insurance discounts.
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A couple living in the bushfire-prone town of Stieglitz in Tasmania narrowly avoided disaster during a 2025 bushfire that destroyed nearby properties. Their home survived without damage thanks to careful planning, including roof sprinklers, a maintained firebreak, and fire-resistant design.
Fire experts highlight that homes are only as strong as their weakest point, warning that small gaps and overlooked areas — even items like doormats — can allow embers to enter and start fires. The incident underscores the importance of thorough preparation and risk reduction strategies, which may also help homeowners qualify for insurance discounts.
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