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Old 08-02-09, 06:48
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heard on the news that there could be 640 houses lost
and 2 fires burnt together north of Melbourne to make a fire of 120,000 ha in size
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Old 08-02-09, 08:42
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latest toll
65 dead
over 700 homes lost
devastating massive loss and unfortunately no where near over
Australian Army troops and equipment now mobilised to try and help with fire breaks ,temporary shelter and logistics
over 4000 fire fighters and volunteers fighting on the fire fronts
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Old 08-02-09, 10:28
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Andrew it sems that as the day goes by the news just gets worse
now up to 76 lives lost, I suppose they won't realy know the full extent of the devastation for a few days yet.

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Old 08-02-09, 12:43
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Latest news, and the fires are not even close to being under control, so it's not over yet.
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Old 08-02-09, 21:16
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Unfortunatly it's got to the stage where it is sickening to think about. Our thoughts and prayers are with you This is going to take years to recover from
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Old 08-02-09, 21:22
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108 and still rising.

That's the death toll at 6.00am 09/02/2009.

Our hearts go out to all those involved.
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Old 08-02-09, 23:55
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108 and still rising.

That's the death toll at 6.00am 09/02/2009.

Our hearts go out to all those involved.
Hi Rick,

Tonight, I have been listening to ABC Melbourne, what terrible news and the stories some of those affected, are coming out with. Knowing a lot of people over there, I hope everyone stays safe.

best regards Richard
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Old 09-02-09, 00:16
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From accross the Tasman, Our hearts go out to our Australian Brothers and Sisters, who affected in any way by these fires
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