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Title: Bushfire
Post by: Triggersmob on January 11, 2010, 10:11:34 PM

We have a bushfire burning at the moment, about 500 metres from home.
Here are some pics I just took. So far no injuries or property damage.

The fire as seen from our upstairs verandah.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/007.jpg)

Thank heavens for water bombers.
There is a small lake between us and the fire.
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/018.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e296/triggersmob/016.jpg)

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: tiddyathome on January 11, 2010, 11:32:57 PM

Hope all is well Steve and that the fires are under control. Stay safe.

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Templar on January 12, 2010, 12:48:13 AM

DON'T BE A HERO--GATHER UP AS MANY PICTURES AS YOU CAN CARRY AND GET TO SAFETY AS SOON AS IT SEEMS NECESSARY---YOU CAN REBUILD--BUT YOUR LIFE AND FAMILY ARE PRIORITY ONE.........GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE

        PRAYING FOR YOU--THE TEMPLAR(http://)

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: scottishmoney on January 12, 2010, 01:31:55 AM

The heli is no water bomber, now folks this is a water bomber:

(http://telstarlogistics.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/23/evergreen_747.jpg)

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: scottishmoney on January 12, 2010, 01:33:12 AM

Least you have tile roofs, fairly impervious to flames.  Canna say that for most of the roofs in the USA.

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: TwoShadows on January 12, 2010, 08:30:22 AM

PIctures? Don't forget to grab the COIN COLLECTION as most insurance companies won't cover such collections and you may need the money if indeed you need the insurance company. Your coin collection won't screw you!!! ;D

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Triggersmob on January 12, 2010, 09:56:28 AM

All seems well this morning.
I can't see any smoke, but haven't heard if there are any injuries or property loss.

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Nighthawk on January 12, 2010, 10:08:23 AM

Take care of yourself buddy! Hope all is well!   :)

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: TwoShadows on January 12, 2010, 11:15:23 AM

Glad to hear you folks have dodged a bullet down there. Mother Nature can be cruel in many many ways!

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Goose on January 12, 2010, 12:24:41 PM

A brush fire..... not too good. Now if snow can burn, I'm in a big heap of trouble if it starts on fire.

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: ElleKitty on January 12, 2010, 12:44:20 PM

Cruel indeed-  earthquake in Haiti, did lots of damage. :(

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Humpybong on January 12, 2010, 02:22:47 PM

Hey Steve...you had better send me all of your collection for safekeeping.


 ;D

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Triggersmob on January 12, 2010, 09:48:31 PM

Quote

Hey Steve...you had better send me all of your collection for safekeeping.

No problem, it's in the mail. Receiver to pay. LOL

I came home tonight and there is another fire, just across the road from yesterdays.
They think it might be arson. Youngs kids were seen in the area on motorbikes.

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: Templar on January 12, 2010, 11:18:24 PM

KIDS PLAYING WITH FIRE.....SOUNDS LIKE TIME TO PUT SOME ROCK SALT IN THE SHOTGUN...GOOD LUCK!

             THE TEMPLAR(http://)

Title: Re: Bushfire
Post by: scottishmoney on January 13, 2010, 04:44:01 AM

Quote from: triggersmob on January 12, 2010, 09:48:31 PM

I came home tonight and there is another fire, just across the road from yesterdays.
They think it might be arson. Youngs kids were seen in the area on motorbikes.

Little pokes be made to work at something useful, like cutting fire breaks, since they have so much idol time.  If their parents were held liable for the damages - you could better believe fires would be a rarity.

Seems like you have the same problem with dryness there in Oz that they have in California USA.