This Aussie kitty cat isn’t just living dangerously — it’s thriving in it. In this jaw-dropping snap, a bold (or possibly heat-immune?) cat has claimed the scorching hot top of a wood heater as its personal chill-out zone — while flames blaze furiously inside just inches below.

Completely unfazed, the whiskered daredevil lounges like it owns the joint, sending fire safety guidelines straight out the window. Whether it’s peak winter survival or just extreme laziness, this fearless feline redefines “hot seat” in the most literal way possible.

It's the kind of “only in Australia” moment that’s both hilarious and slightly terrifying — and it's purring proof that cats truly believe the world is their furniture… even when it’s on fire.