Across
- 3. strike – Natural cause of many bushfires
- 4. – Coastal town heavily damaged by fires and evacuations
- 5. – Massive and intense bushfire event
- 6. – Ancient national park threatened by fires
- 11. radio – Media outlet providing emergency updates
- 12. – Aircraft used for firefighting and rescue operations
- 13. – Person who offers help without pay during emergencies
- 16. – Native animals endangered by the bushfires
- 18. – Burning fragments that spread fire ahead of flames
- 20. – A fire set deliberately to stop the spread of a wildfire
- 21. – Extended dry period contributing to fire severity
- 22. – A location affected by the Black Summer fires
- 23. – To catch fire and start burning
- 24. – Backup plan for unexpected events
- 25. – To construct again after destruction
- 27. – Prolonged period of extreme heat increasing fire risk
- 28. – When fire spreads beyond control
Down
- 1. – Coastal region severely impacted by bushfires
- 2. – Extremely destructive or disastrous event
- 7. – Large, intense, and uncontrollable fire
- 8. – To continue living through a disaster
- 9. bay – Area severely affected in the 2019-2020 fires
- 10. – Initial flicker that can ignite a fire
- 14. centre – Hub for coordinating firefighting efforts
- 15. – A cleared strip of land to prevent fire spread
- 17. – To move people away from danger zones
- 19. – A sudden situation requiring immediate action
- 20. – Community impacted by the bushfires
- 23. burn – Planned fire to reduce fuel for wildfires
- 26. – Town affected by the Black Summer bushfires