hidden_hunter Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Not sure if it's made the news in the US, but two of our states here (New South Wales and Queensland) are currently experiencing some extremely challenging wildfires (or bushfires to us aussies) I know we have some members that potentially live in the affected regions, so hopefully everyone is remaining safe! Edited January 2, 2020 by hidden_hunter (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintageben Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Yeah we are watching one to the south of of us here very closely especially with tomorrow’s southerly change that is supposed to come through. I’m pretty sure we will be okay 🤞 as we have a heck of a lot of ploughed ground around us at the moment, nothing planted due to the dry, maybe that’s a blessing now. But you’re never really sure in these conditions if things will be fine. Anyway hope everyone takes care and stays safe. Cheers Ben PS here is the glow from it on Friday night it is about 13 km away at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 We were up at Tocumwal on Tuesday and it’s incredibly dry at the moment, it’s not surprising the potential for damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Wishing all of our Australia, as well as California friends, safety as they face the fires in their areas. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Here's a video of a fire truck driving through the fire. Hopefully it will be out soon.... https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=k53nZ_1573511775 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Yes, the fires in CA and Australia are being followed closely. My son lives in north CA but not close to the current fires so we have reason to follow news about them. To my friends in Australia, i hope your fires are quickly extinguished and you are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lebowski said: Here's a video of a fire truck driving through the fire. Hopefully it will be out soon.... https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=k53nZ_1573511775 Amazing, and eye-opening footage- thanks for posting. most folks have little, or no idea, what firefighters face while protecting the public 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hope they can put it out soon. I have so much respect for firefighters. Heroes, all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Offering prayers and the kindest wishes to everyone affected by these tragic fires. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Many prayers to those in Australia facing wildfires. Australia is a wonderful place - we were there last year, and we met many great people and I saw some great Holden utes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Things have gotten a lot worse since the initial fires in QLD/NSW in November as now most of the states and territories are impacted by these fires. Entire communities have been cut off and are expected to be isolated for potentially weeks, so the navy has started evacuating people via the ocean on HMAS Choules The maps on this news article really show the scale of the destruction where you can overlay the size of the fires over major cities. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/datablog/ng-interactive/2019/dec/07/how-big-are-the-fires-burning-on-the-east-coast-of-australia-interactive-map I hope all of our members are above all safe Edited January 2, 2020 by hidden_hunter (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Our hearts go out to all of you. We can really relate to the devastation of fires as the northwest USA here gets hammered nearly every year. Be safe! Edited January 2, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Yes, hope all are safe! Seeing reports on our news and hoping for your quick relief from this disaster. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Just some of the many reports. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-03/navy-starts-bushfires-evacuations--in-mallacoota/11838424 https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/evacuations-to-begin-in-victoria-as-state-of-disaster-declared-second-death-and-17-still-missing/news-story/c349b07d28e1ec5270e6f8f6e664b260 100's of homes (and sheds) have been lost to fire. Loss of life is increasing. And can be hotter & drier in February Edited January 3, 2020 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Hoping for the safety of all concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 It's being widely reported in this country. Just saw a report on the PBS News Hour, our Public Broadcasting. Also on the regular networks like CBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude17 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) Thank you. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/technology/us-canadian-firefighters-will-help-local-efforts-in-bushfire-crisis/news-story/b3682d095caacf22de608e1fb123a9d9 Edited January 4, 2020 by Stude17 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Yes, cool cars will be lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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