Catastrophic 100+
Unsafe for firefighters and community. Without initial attack success, likelihood of very large fire development is very high. High probability of loss of life and property.
Extreme 50 - 99
Defensive suppression strategies. High levels of threat to life/property. Safety of firefighters and community paramount.
High 24 - 49
Initial attack success critical to prevent large fire development. Defensive suppression strategies.
Moderate 12 - 23
Most bushfires in this category. Fires typically suppressed with direct, parallel or indirect attack.