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Just come in from work and the hills near home are still glowing brightly although it looks more under control than it did early hours yesterday morning. Hopefully the guys still fighting them can get them contained before too many more losses.
And to all the vollys and career guys all around Australia who work so hard to keep us safe and clean up the mess......... :smiley_thumbs_up: Keep up the good work, you're all bloody legends. :bowdown:
Stay safe guys and if anyones near the area and doesn't feel fire ready then just get out early please!!!
I know it's been said already, but what the hell is going on in this great land of ours???? Our thoughts and prayers are with all those in the affected areas - same goes as the floods, no time for heroics - a house can be rebuilt, you can't so stay as safe as possible and all the very best of wishes to you all.
just spoke to a mate of mine who lives in Roleystone. He reckons the fire started about 400m from his house, but because of the easterly the fire went down the valley (away from his house) rather than up it. They got evacuated, but he sneaked home (the silly old bugger) and has been keeping an eye on the house. He says the fire is currently about 1.5k from his house, but a change in wind direction could still bring it back towards him.
They move quick too, so hopefully he doesn't delay if it does swing around ...Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlyingBadger
That's what hurt our area on Black Saturday....We all thought we were ok by the afternoon but then changed to southerly winds and came through our area like a blow torch.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlyingBadger
The wind is the biggest killer on these situations....Hope your mate is ok!!!
Thanks for the thoughts but thankfully the Rustys are a long way from the fires and are in no threat at all.
It certainly has been a cruel summer for most of OZ and ditto on the thanks to the volunteers, mates helping mates, it's what makes this the best country in the world.
I too have relies in Tully and they were very lucky and escaped uninjured and with no damage to property.
Paul
P.S Forgot to say, feel real sorry for those that have lost homes or who are affected by the fires. I know someone from work who lives close to the fires and is very worried.
If in doubt, get the hell out................my thoughts are with everyone affected by the bush-fires.............stay safe everyone
unbelievable................Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogman