Wednesday 5 December 2012

Smoke & Fire

Dry weather of late and a hot dry wind today send a fire racing towards our area causing many homes to be put at risk. Fortunately a wind shift has reduced the current risk to many homes although some are still in the danger zone. I was checking the direction of the fire from our driveway as the sun was setting, a ball of fire  through the smoke.


Helicopters water bombing and dozens of fire crews on scene trying to keep it in containment lines. I expect to be on a relief crew soon.

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  1. So sorry to hear about the fires and potential danger. Do so hope your property and other homes remain safe and please take care yourself.

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    1. Thank you for your kind thoughts Caroline and I am pleased to say that most of the fire is now within control lines.Thankfully no houses were destroyed and a minimal loss of property although some 2500 hectares of forest and bush has been burnt.

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