But that doesn't mean Portland is an unsafe location during summer. In fact, it is the very opposite. Portland is protected from fire on two sides by the ocean. If a fire did reach Portland, houses, caravan parks and camp grounds on the perimetre of the town could be lost, but fire would be unlikely to penetrate past the first few lines of houses.
Australia's fire history shows that moving one or two urban streets back from the grassland or bushland interface greatly reduces your risk from a major grass or bush fire.
Check the Fire Danger Rating every morning over summer and try to avoid high risk areas on Severe, Extreme or Code Red days.
You are looking for an urban camouflaged cache. Bring a pen.
Note: Log is waterproof paper so don't worry if it is wet - you can still sign it with a ball-point pen.