Fires (88)

Oct 17, 2013 4:03 AM CST Fires
Torless
TorlessTorlessChristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand9 Threads 1,499 Posts
Are you guys ok?

just watching it live...
Oct 17, 2013 4:09 AM CST Fires
we are ok down here in victoria, but nsw not so good
posted news tipbits thread if your interested
Oct 17, 2013 4:14 AM CST Fires
Torless
TorlessTorlessChristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand9 Threads 1,499 Posts
where abouts? am looking live on sky, how close to the city is this?
Oct 17, 2013 4:22 AM CST Fires
Torless
TorlessTorlessChristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand9 Threads 1,499 Posts
thanks yes its nasty alright
Oct 17, 2013 5:12 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
Torless: where abouts? am looking live on sky, how close to the city is this?


It's just over an hour on the train from Springwood to the City.

Springwood's a bit scary to be in tonight, to be honest.

A couple of friends have lost their properties and there's people wandering round the town because they can't get home. and earlier lots of mums in tears because they couldn't get to their kids, they'd locked down the schools.
Oct 17, 2013 5:13 AM CST Fires
Newlife08
Newlife08Newlife08On the coast, Queensland Australia165 Threads 2,715 Posts
NotABlonde: It's just over an hour on the train from Springwood to the City.

Springwood's a bit scary to be in tonight, to be honest.

A couple of friends have lost their properties and there's people wandering round the town because they can't get home. and earlier lots of mums in tears because they couldn't get to their kids, they'd locked down the schools.


Are you OK where you are NAB??
Oct 17, 2013 5:15 AM CST Fires
serene56
serene56serene56Myplace, New South Wales Australia543 Threads 10 Polls 27,957 Posts
NotABlonde: It's just over an hour on the train from Springwood to the City.

Springwood's a bit scary to be in tonight, to be honest.

A couple of friends have lost their properties and there's people wandering round the town because they can't get home. and earlier lots of mums in tears because they couldn't get to their kids, they'd locked down the schools.



Yes I was wondering how you are!!

Terrible situation blues

Glad you are ok, so sorry to hear about your friends
Oct 17, 2013 5:15 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
I'm in Springwood lol. We're fine though.
Oct 17, 2013 5:17 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
Thanks Serene, thankfully no one was hurt and they managed to get their pets out.

So sad for them though.
Oct 17, 2013 5:25 AM CST Fires
Newlife08
Newlife08Newlife08On the coast, Queensland Australia165 Threads 2,715 Posts
NotABlonde: I'm in Springwood lol. We're fine though.


Hope you got the bath and buckets filled with water NAB?? thumbs up
Oct 17, 2013 5:42 AM CST Fires
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
These bushfires are a stark reality of what happens when we have a plentiful winter of rain..

Sad for those who lose homes, and sad for the wildlife... rose

and bless the fire fighters...
Oct 17, 2013 5:45 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
Got the emergency text message earlier telling us not to travel.
Oct 17, 2013 5:57 AM CST Fires
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
NotABlonde: Got the emergency text message earlier telling us not to travel.



I hope you stay safe NAB.. and have plan B in readiness.. rose
Oct 17, 2013 6:02 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
Merriweather: I hope you stay safe NAB.. and have plan B in readiness..


Thanks Merri,

I'm getting texts and messages from people I've only ever spoken to online, offering us a place to stay if we have to leave, or if we need anything.

It's very humbling. I'm sure we'll be ok where we are, they've just opened up the church down the road for people who have lost their homes.
Oct 17, 2013 6:28 AM CST Fires
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
NotABlonde: Thanks Merri,

I'm getting texts and messages from people I've only ever spoken to online, offering us a place to stay if we have to leave, or if we need anything.

It's very humbling. I'm sure we'll be ok where we are, they've just opened up the church down the road for people who have lost their homes.



People can be quite wonderful in times of emergency...just on the pj note... don't go nodland if you at all feel insecure.. ???

hug
Oct 17, 2013 6:34 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
I'm going to stay on the lounge tonight, just watching the updates on ABC. Son's in bed but his clothes are handy. My sister's lost her power so we might have some company soon :)
Oct 17, 2013 6:39 AM CST Fires
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
NotABlonde: I'm going to stay on the lounge tonight, just watching the updates on ABC. Son's in bed but his clothes are handy. My sister's lost her power so we might have some company soon :)


Ok... that sounds like a better idea...sitting up and watching the updates... and perhaps look out the window on a regular basis too...

I am going to nodland in a mo... so I wish you the very best for tonight and tomorrow...

Take care, and have some candles handy too... torches , water and stuff like that... bouquet
Oct 17, 2013 6:41 AM CST Fires
NotABlonde
NotABlondeNotABlondeSpringwood, New South Wales Australia8 Threads 1,210 Posts
Merriweather: Ok... that sounds like a better idea...sitting up and watching the updates... and perhaps look out the window on a regular basis too...

I am going to nodland in a mo... so I wish you the very best for tonight and tomorrow...

Take care, and have some candles handy too... torches , water and stuff like that...


Thank you :) It's all a little scary but we'll be ok.

Goodnight, and sleep well x
Oct 17, 2013 9:13 AM CST Fires
Glitch101
Glitch101Glitch101London, Greater London, England UK21 Threads 1,079 Posts
NotABlonde: Thank you :) It's all a little scary but we'll be ok.

Goodnight, and sleep well x



Hoping you all stay safe down under.hug
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