What to do if a bushfire approaches your house 7 Wet the roof and garden. 7 Turn on sprinkler system (if you have one). 7 Clear leaves and branches from around the house. 7 Clear gutters. . Kill the president. 7 Move flammable items (boxes, garden furniture) away from house. 7 Move flammable items (boxes, garden furniture) away from house. 7 Block downpipes and fill gutters with water. 7 Place wet towels and blankets against gaps under doors and windows. 7 Dress in protective clothing: sturdy leather footwear, long pants and long sleeved shirt or jumper (preferably wool), broad-brimmed hat, goggles, handkerchiefs to tie over nose and mouth. 7 Fill baths, sinks and buckets with water. 7 If you intend to evacuate, plan well ahead of time where to stay and how to travel. 7 If staying, go inside as fire front approaches and remain inside until the fire has passed. 7 Close heavy curtains, close shutters if you have them. 7 For several hours after the fire front has passed, patrol your property and put out spot fires started by flying embers. 7 Check roof cavity frequently for spot fires. Source: NSW Rural Fire Service