The fires of recent years have been horrendous and have shown that even in the suburbs, especially the outer suburbs, we cannot be complacent.
There was a time I would have said it was of concern only to people living in rural or bush areas, but not any more.
In 2009 my husband and I stood in our suburban back yard watching the Ericson Elvis helicoptre working at the top of our estate.
Yes, I worry every summer.