RE: Impermanence Repeats
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Way back in, I think about 2003, we were told to be ready to evacuate at a moments notice due to a fire in our area. The firefighting helicopter crew were in a marshy field just below our house. My wife was concerned about what we should pack in the truck if we needed to evacuate, I told her maybe a couple changes of clothes each, some dog food and forget the rest, all we really needed were our dogs and those and my wallet, the rest could all be replaced if it burned down, but we would never be able to replace our little dogs or each other.
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In the article, the owner said that "we will rebuild - the most important thing is that thankfully, the staff are okay" - I am paraphrasing.
People die pretty much every year in Australia because they stay to "save their home" even though it is just stuff. What I think that those in fire regions should consider building is some kind of underground fireroom, just to store valuable belongings. That way, you can grab your dogs and run, knowing that all of those photos and heirlooms are okay.
It really is a situation of "don't play with fire".