Fires

[cliff]

I feel for all you people down there in the fire zone and pray that the loss of life will remain at a low rate.

[Max Hedges]

Our son Michael has been to the fires and was at the Belles Line of Road near Bell when the fires took off in the wind, had a very hectic day especially Saturday. He got home Sunday as his trucks were replaced by teams from Victoria. thankfully they were all OK and no injuries, just tired. At least there hasn't been human loss like a few years ago. All the best to anyone involved.

Max and Kathy

[Philliphastings]

My home at Blackheath is situated in one of the most threatened parts on the edge of town. It has been touch and go for days but calm again now. Meanwhile I have been flat out with my Rural Fire Service duties and will be required for days to come.

Cheers

Phill

[Howard]

Gday Phil,
I never realised you were in the Blue Mountains area ("sunny Australia" doesn't narrow it down much).
Good on you, and the rest of the volunteers, officials, police, 'townies' and your families for what has been an amazing effort.
With damage in the multiple tens of thousands of hectares, and home losses in the hundreds, the fact that only two lives have been lost is, to me, not a miracle, but testimony to the massive efforts of all concerned.
You and your colleagues can walk tall, my friend! Good luck as this tragedy continues to unfold.
Cheers,
Howard

[Jan Thompson]

Kevin Burne from Yellow Rock has lost 2 vehicles in the fire which started at Springwood. It took 18 minutes after some power lines came down at Springwood to go through his street. Only 4 houses have been left standing. Kevin's neighbour called him and Kevin and Glen managed to save his house. One part was affected but they managed to contain it. Many of you would know Kevin's GMC which went on Back To The Track and has been at Corowa a few times. He also lost a Chev Truck. His two jeeps were singed and at the moment he doesn't know whether two of his other vehicles in a shed have been damaged as he cant do too much until the insurance assessors have been to visit.

Kevin went through the 2001 fires which also threatened his Yellow Rock property and in 2007 fires in the Mudgee area went through a property he owns.

[Brett Nicholls]

Hi Jan,
The picture I've attached shows the truck before hand - OMG the difference!
I had a look at the GMC yesterday and it's gonna take a bit of work to resurect but it will be back hopefully like new

Regards,
Brett

[hrpearce]

A dry storm went through here yesterday afternoon and started quite a few fires. The valley is full of smoke. fortunately most of the fires are small but two are running out of control in rough country.