Do you occasionally cover forest fires? If so, pay attention to this expert advice to minimise risks to your safety
Wildfires present some of the most dangerous situations for journalists to report on today. Covering them live poses a whole host of risks, not least to the very life of the reporter with boots on the ground.
To enable you to report on wildfires as safely as possible, The Committee to Protect Journalists has rounded up the best advice and tips to follow to keep out of harm’s way and protect your health.
One of the key points the article makes is to conduct a "thorough risk assessment" before you begin reporting – including any potential dangers you may encounter.
"Never underestimate the speed, power and destructive nature of a wildfire," the article reads.
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