possum52 Posted November 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I'm just watching the morning TV coverage of the horrific fires in NSW and QLD. I hope any of our posters in these areas are safe and that their properties are as well. Hopefully the fire areas will receive some much needed rain very soon. It seems incredible that we are only in the last month of spring and not in the middle of summer with the number of large fires and the destruction they cause. Good luck to all in these areas. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Bloody dreadful state, over 100 homes lost, at least 3 dead, 30 missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Terrible situation, one confirmed dead, two still missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted November 9, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Fires 30 minutes drive from us,,lots of smoke around,,not pleasant but at least we are safe. Cheers Carole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 9, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Elorac123 said: Fires 30 minutes drive from us,,lots of smoke around,,not pleasant but at least we are safe. Cheers Carole I know people who have been evacuated, with their dogs, twice this season from Peregian on the Sunshine Coast. It is hard to believe how widespread the current bushfires are in NSW and Queensland, in Spring. Now I see Perth has bushfires. In January, we holidayed south of Hobart, in Tasmania, which had very bad bushfires. I hope this doesn't become the new norm. We are not used to bushfires in Queensland. Edited November 9, 2019 by MMDown Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 9, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thoughts are with all at peril. Stay safe. As a sign of how big this event is , today at Queenstown, NZ, smoke from the Australian fires filled the air and was so thick that cars had to drive with headlights on at midday .Dust carried by the strong winds also covered cars and had to be hosed off . It is predicted that the path the smoke is taking will cover all of NZ in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 9, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Thoughts are with all at peril. Stay safe. As a sign of how big this event is , today at Queenstown, NZ, smoke from the Australian fires filled the air and was so thick that cars had to drive with headlights on at midday .Dust carried by the strong winds also covered cars and had to be hosed off . It is predicted that the path the smoke is taking will cover all of NZ in the next few days. Thanks David. I heard Lord Howe Island had thick smoke from the bushfires, but not NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 9, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted November 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, Elorac123 said: Fires 30 minutes drive from us,,lots of smoke around,,not pleasant but at least we are safe. Cheers Carole Glad to hear Carole. Hope that continues. The smoke isn't good either, particularly for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakdgr Posted November 9, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Today Perth is 40C with strong winds - so far a fire in Gnangara Estate - hope not started by fire bugs😡 Hope fellow cruisers east coast safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 9, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted November 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jakdgr said: Today Perth is 40C with strong winds - so far a fire in Gnangara Estate - hope not started by fire bugs😡 Hope fellow cruisers east coast safe Whereas the south east of the country has been experiencing cold and wet conditions. What a country we live in! Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted November 9, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, possum52 said: Glad to hear Carole. Hope that continues. The smoke isn't good either, particularly for those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Leigh Yes noticed some people wearing masks out today the wind is changing direction now and Caloundra is clearing Cheers Carole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 9, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Some of the videos of the fires have been horrific. A couple of fire crews videoed their drive in to the zones they were to operate in and it was scary, fire in all directions. They are very brave people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 9, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted November 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Some of the videos of the fires have been horrific. A couple of fire crews videoed their drive in to the zones they were to operate in and it was scary, fire in all directions. They are very brave people. My husband had been a volunteer firefighter for 35 years before retiring a couple of years ago. He went to fires all over Victoria and twice into NSW, at Lithgow and in the Sutherland Shire. I know every time he went to a fire, our children and I were concerned for his and his crew’s welfare. It is very scary sitting at home waiting to hear all is well. Of course all the emergency service personnel are fantastic and deserve all the praise they receive. Leigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Now there are 3 dead, many injured and more still missing. Hopefully they can remain safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted November 9, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Unfortunately no surprise. This is the new normal as the climate changes, as it's been especially evident the past decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 9, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2019 One issue with the fire seasons lasting much longer is the major fire fighting equipment that we usually share with California is not available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakdgr Posted November 9, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2019 2 hours ago, possum52 said: My husband had been a volunteer firefighter for 35 years before retiring a couple of years ago. He went to fires all over Victoria and twice into NSW, at Lithgow and in the Sutherland Shire. I know every time he went to a fire, our children and I were concerned for his and his crew’s welfare. It is very scary sitting at home waiting to hear all is well. Of course all the emergency service personnel are fantastic and deserve all the praise they receive. Leigh Admire the work the Vollies do - we are in the hills and rely on them too when we have had fires - neighbour was also one for 30 years - can’t imagine how families feel seeing their families go to help everyone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 9, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Whether they are paid or unpaid, the firefighters do a wonderful job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted November 9, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I don’t know how much firefighters get paid but I am sure they earn every last cent of it during this horrific time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pully8 Posted November 9, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2019 It is very sad to see and hear about the fires and lose of lives and peoples homes, as well as the suffering of wildlife and other animals. Yes Australia is a large country and one of extremes of weather and natural disasters. Hopefully there will be a lot of assistance for people to recover as best they can. Albeit the trauma may linger for years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 9, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2019 11 hours ago, possum52 said: My husband had been a volunteer firefighter for 35 years before retiring a couple of years ago. He went to fires all over Victoria and twice into NSW, at Lithgow and in the Sutherland Shire. I know every time he went to a fire, our children and I were concerned for his and his crew’s welfare. It is very scary sitting at home waiting to hear all is well. Of course all the emergency service personnel are fantastic and deserve all the praise they receive. Leigh I have always admired Volunteer firefighters, who are a special breed of people to be treasured by our country. We are fortunate to have such selfless people. I can understand families being worried for their safety. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 9, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The devastation continues, wildlife and property. Thankfully there have been no more reported deaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted November 9, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted November 9, 2019 12 hours ago, Elorac123 said: I don’t know how much firefighters get paid but I am sure they earn every last cent of it during this horrific time. Probably the majority of firefighters attending the current NSW and QLD fires will be not paid a cent as they are volunteers. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 9, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I know a few (paid and unpaid) from Canberra are heading up to help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 11, 2019 #25 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thoughts and prayers are with all today . Stay SAFE . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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