The Country Fire Authority is concerned at statistics that reveal almost half of people living in bushfire-prone areas do not take the risk seriously enough.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan stated the CFA's annual Bushfire Community Survey showed 45 per cent did not pay enough attention to ensuring they and their families were not in jeopardy.
They also are waiting too long to leave if there is a fire in their area.
Thirty per cent of respondents said they would delay leaving, 14 per cent said they would assess the situation before making a decision, 16 per cent intended to wait for instructions from emergency services and 12 per cent said they would stay and defend their property.
Those are dangerous decisions, Mr Heffernan said, "the safest option is to leave early."
Also, people that are new to an area and have not experienced fire may be unaware of the dangers.
Mr Heffernan said the CFA had the resources to help people prepare but it was crucial to remember that bushfire safety is a shared responsibility.
With the fire season quickly approaching and indications of a possible increased risk after drier than normal conditions during autumn and winter Mr Heffernan urged people to have a clear survival plan in place including knowing the triggers for when to leave early.
There are three levels of warnings when there are fires.
An advice warning alerts that an incident is occurring or has occurred; a watch and act alert when an emergency is developing, and an emergency warning if there is an imminent danger and the need to act immediately.
There is also notice that an evacuation is recommended or procedures are in place to evacuate.
Mr Heffernan said people should know where to find the best information and not rely on just one source.
Victoria's warning system includes the Vic Emergency website, app and social media channels; hotline 1800 226 226 and radio and television stations.