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From Slide Rule to Sign Post: The History of Australia's Fire Danger Meter
If you've ever driven through regional Australia in summer, chances are you've seen one - a roadside sign with a needle pointing to a colour-coded scale ranging from low to catastrophic. The Fire Danger Meter is one of Australia's most recognisable pieces of public safety infrastructure. But behind that simple roadside sign lies a remarkably rich history of science, tragedy, and ongoing adaptation. A general view showing Greta Bushfire Brigade Station in the background, and a

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