There’s nothing better than a summer road trip in Australia. However, it is important to plan ahead and know what to do if you are caught in a bushfire when driving. The most effective way to protect yourself and your family from bush fires when driving is by preparing appropriately and avoiding bush fire affected areas completely. The NSW Rural Fire Service recommends an app called Fires Near Me. The app shows a map of all the fires in Australia, including the area it has travelled, the size of the fire and whether or not it is out of control.