Thank you Australia and New Zealand Firefighters! (22)
online today!online today!crazyblondeoneNo Scammers, California USA39 Threads 3,164 PostsHow awesome, I just saw the news that these wonderful people have come to our aid, not just in California but to help in a few other states. We can't thank them enough for all the help they are giving our country, this is what humanity is all about. 
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crazyblondeone: How awesome, I just saw the news that these wonderful people have come to our aid, not just in California but to help in a few other states. We can't thank them enough for all the help they are giving our country, this is what humanity is all about.
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crazyblondeone: How awesome, I just saw the news that these wonderful people have come to our aid, not just in California but to help in a few other states. We can't thank them enough for all the help they are giving our country, this is what humanity is all about.
Blessing from NZ. You may be surprised at how many different things kiwis an kangaroos help many different country's with. We love helping others. In times of need we need more people helping. And it IS magic when they do. Us kiwis pride ourselves in this. 
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All in a days work for us Ozzies toots 
and thank ya very much 
Don't forget that you guys helped save our arses too over the years ah huh
and thank ya very much Don't forget that you guys helped save our arses too over the years ah huh
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crazyblondeone: How awesome, I just saw the news that these wonderful people have come to our aid, not just in California but to help in a few other states. We can't thank them enough for all the help they are giving our country, this is what humanity is all about.
Left to their own devices they do good work , we had abit of a fire year or two ago when they were ordered away from a fire by people who had no idea ,when they returned houses had been lost , few unhappy fireman over it .------ This thread is Archived ------
Gill695: Good job you done firefighters .
We need all the help and prayers, one of the fires is near me in my hometown it is called "The Carr Fire" and now I just read it has killed a P.G.&E. worker, they are our local (to California) electric and gas company, my friend's husband works for them, thank goodness they are not even in the state right now so that is good. I would have been freaking out until I got word he was safe. Very sad, this fire has done so much damage.------ This thread is Archived ------
crazyblondeone: We need all the help and prayers, one of the fires is near me in my hometown it is called "The Carr Fire" and now I just read it has killed a P.G.&E. worker, they are our local (to California) electric and gas company, my friend's husband works for them, thank goodness they are not even in the state right now so that is good. I would have been freaking out until I got word he was safe. Very sad, this fire has done so much damage.
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daears: Blessing from NZ. You may be surprised at how many different things kiwis an kangaroos help many different country's with. We love helping others. In times of need we need more people helping. And it IS magic when they do. Us kiwis pride ourselves in this.
Thank you for this. Yes, New Zealanders are awesome as are Australians. I have actually met someone from the CS forums who was from New Zealand and she is wonderful. We met in Seattle, I met her and her brother up there as I was visiting my daughter. I hope all of us working together can put out these fires.
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Lookin4missright: All in a days work for us Ozzies toots and thank ya very much
Don't forget that you guys helped save our arses too over the years ah huh
Thanks doll for lending out your people for us. We all have to work together in this world, not against each other. Don't forget that you guys helped save our arses too over the years ah huh
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epirb: Left to their own devices they do good work , we had abit of a fire year or two ago when they were ordered away from a fire by people who had no idea ,when they returned houses had been lost , few unhappy fireman over it .
That is so sad. Fires are so scary. I just hate them. The evacuations here are in the 100s of homes right now. I am speaking of the one fire I know the most about which is near me, the "Carr Fire". Firefighters are fighting fires and getting word that their own homes have burned up. I think we've had two firefighters who have lost homes, I can't be sure if there are more and we won't know until the fire is out and people are allowed to return. Seven people are known dead and 20 are still missing. Two were firefighters.
My cousin and his son are firefighters on another fire in Northern California where we all live. It is a very scary thing going on here and the air quality is so horrible, let alone the California heat we've been having, 100 degrees Fahrenheit plus, which is 37 Celsius. Some days it is 110 F/43 C. I couldn't imagine the heat of the fire, plus these temperatures that these awesome firefighters have had to deal with.
Another thing that really chaps my hide is the looters, we've had so many of them it is horrible, now that is the lowest of lows, and we don't have the LE (law enforcement) to go in and keep what houses are standing from the looters, they are needed to evacuate other homes.
The Carr Fire is only 41% contained, 154,524 acres burned, and we've had what are called "fire tornado" which I am reading right now, was up to 143 mph. That is darn scary! Here is a video of one of those such tornadoes, just one I found on the "Carr Fire" on You Tube, one such tornado is toward the end of the video, several fire fighters were caught in it, but are okay according to this video.
I don't know how many fires are burning in the three states your firefighters are here for, but there are many and they are devastating And we need to keep them in our thoughts and prayers they stay safe.
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Rachie14: I have my fingers crossed for you all.
Thank you Rachie, that is sweet of you. I can't even take my yorkie Gracie out for walks, the air quality is so bad, she is so small I don't think her lungs can handle it. We are praying they get a handle on these fires and soon. It has been almost two weeks for the one near me, tomorrow it will be. I am just thankful other countries have stepped up to help. That is so awesome!
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crazyblondeone: Thank you Rachie, that is sweet of you. I can't even take my yorkie Gracie out for walks, the air quality is so bad, she is so small I don't think her lungs can handle it.
We are praying they get a handle on these fires and soon. It has been almost two weeks for the one near me, tomorrow it will be. I am just thankful other countries have stepped up to help. That is so awesome!
We are praying they get a handle on these fires and soon. It has been almost two weeks for the one near me, tomorrow it will be. I am just thankful other countries have stepped up to help. That is so awesome!
For Gracie. You do right by her. They're a breed that are already often challenged with their breathing. I am so glad that people do step up and help others. It's gives me hope. It is an awesome thing to do.
Stay safe
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Father mourns firefighter from Hawaii killed near Yosemite National Park
By:
Manolo Morales
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 06:12 PM HST
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A firefighter who was originally from Hilo has died while fighting a massive fire near Yosemite National Park in California.
The National Park Service says Brian Hughes was killed Sunday morning. He was captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots.
Hughes was working in an area with a large amount of dead trees when he was struck by a tree. He was treated on scene, but passed away before he could be transported to a hospital.
"They were clearing brush and there was this tree that was on fire and he was cutting it down and it back fell on him. Instead of going the way it was supposed to, it went the wrong way," his father, Peter Hughes, told KHON2.
Peter Hughes says his son was a selfless guy who loved being a firefighter, because he wanted to help people and save lives.
"It was just in Brian's blood. He loved fires and loved taking risks. He was a really good surfer too," Peter Hughes said.
He graduated from Hilo High School in 2002. His father say Brian always excelled in everything that interested him. And as a teenager, he loved sports.
"He was a happy, bubbly, joking kid. He was in 16 state championships in track, soccer and cross country. He was a really good athlete," said Brian's father, Peter Hughes.
He says Brian became a firefighter shortly after graduating from high school. And it suited him because he just loved helping others.
"Oh yeah he was, he'd put anyone else above himself. He was a genuine, kind human, totally. He would go out of his way for anybody. The kind of guy he was, he was probably glad it happened to him and not one of his other guys, is how he would have looked at it," said his father.
Brian was also getting ready to settle down and get married. His fiancee is three months pregnant. The family still can't believe that he's gone.
"What would you miss about him the most?" KHON2 asked.
"Going surfing with him," said Peter Hughes.
"Where did you used to go surf?" KHON2 asked.
"Honolii. We surfed the whole island. We went everywhere on the Big Island," he said.
His father was also looking forward to seeing him and his fiancee. They were planning to fly back to Hilo to celebrate Brian's birthday with the family.
"He was coming back on Tuesday and his birthday was on Wednesday. It would have been one of his very first birthdays that he didn't spend on a fire," said his father.
Brian would have turned 34 on Wednesday. His parents left Hilo Monday to go to California. He also leaves behind a sister who lives on the mainland.
Brian Hughes had been with the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots for four years.
Brian Hughes
8/1/84 - 7/29/18
RIP
By:
Manolo Morales
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 06:12 PM HST
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A firefighter who was originally from Hilo has died while fighting a massive fire near Yosemite National Park in California.
The National Park Service says Brian Hughes was killed Sunday morning. He was captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots.
Hughes was working in an area with a large amount of dead trees when he was struck by a tree. He was treated on scene, but passed away before he could be transported to a hospital.
"They were clearing brush and there was this tree that was on fire and he was cutting it down and it back fell on him. Instead of going the way it was supposed to, it went the wrong way," his father, Peter Hughes, told KHON2.
Peter Hughes says his son was a selfless guy who loved being a firefighter, because he wanted to help people and save lives.
"It was just in Brian's blood. He loved fires and loved taking risks. He was a really good surfer too," Peter Hughes said.
He graduated from Hilo High School in 2002. His father say Brian always excelled in everything that interested him. And as a teenager, he loved sports.
"He was a happy, bubbly, joking kid. He was in 16 state championships in track, soccer and cross country. He was a really good athlete," said Brian's father, Peter Hughes.
He says Brian became a firefighter shortly after graduating from high school. And it suited him because he just loved helping others.
"Oh yeah he was, he'd put anyone else above himself. He was a genuine, kind human, totally. He would go out of his way for anybody. The kind of guy he was, he was probably glad it happened to him and not one of his other guys, is how he would have looked at it," said his father.
Brian was also getting ready to settle down and get married. His fiancee is three months pregnant. The family still can't believe that he's gone.
"What would you miss about him the most?" KHON2 asked.
"Going surfing with him," said Peter Hughes.
"Where did you used to go surf?" KHON2 asked.
"Honolii. We surfed the whole island. We went everywhere on the Big Island," he said.
His father was also looking forward to seeing him and his fiancee. They were planning to fly back to Hilo to celebrate Brian's birthday with the family.
"He was coming back on Tuesday and his birthday was on Wednesday. It would have been one of his very first birthdays that he didn't spend on a fire," said his father.
Brian would have turned 34 on Wednesday. His parents left Hilo Monday to go to California. He also leaves behind a sister who lives on the mainland.
Brian Hughes had been with the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots for four years.
Brian Hughes
8/1/84 - 7/29/18
RIP
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crazyblondeone: How awesome, I just saw the news that these wonderful people have come to our aid, not just in California but to help in a few other states. We can't thank them enough for all the help they are giving our country, this is what humanity is all about.
We never fully appreciate those wonderful Firefighters in every country. They are such special men and women. Most of their training is done on the job which must be very difficult at times... 
Stay safe! 
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mykingdomforanam: Father mourns firefighter from Hawaii killed near Yosemite National Park
By:
Manolo Morales
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 06:12 PM HST
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A firefighter who was originally from Hilo has died while fighting a massive fire near Yosemite National Park in California.
The National Park Service says Brian Hughes was killed Sunday morning. He was captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots.
Hughes was working in an area with a large amount of dead trees when he was struck by a tree. He was treated on scene, but passed away before he could be transported to a hospital.
"They were clearing brush and there was this tree that was on fire and he was cutting it down and it back fell on him. Instead of going the way it was supposed to, it went the wrong way," his father, Peter Hughes, told KHON2.
Peter Hughes says his son was a selfless guy who loved being a firefighter, because he wanted to help people and save lives.
"It was just in Brian's blood. He loved fires and loved taking risks. He was a really good surfer too," Peter Hughes said.
He graduated from Hilo High School in 2002. His father say Brian always excelled in everything that interested him. And as a teenager, he loved sports.
"He was a happy, bubbly, joking kid. He was in 16 state championships in track, soccer and cross country. He was a really good athlete," said Brian's father, Peter Hughes.
He says Brian became a firefighter shortly after graduating from high school. And it suited him because he just loved helping others.
"Oh yeah he was, he'd put anyone else above himself. He was a genuine, kind human, totally. He would go out of his way for anybody. The kind of guy he was, he was probably glad it happened to him and not one of his other guys, is how he would have looked at it," said his father.
Brian was also getting ready to settle down and get married. His fiancee is three months pregnant. The family still can't believe that he's gone.
"What would you miss about him the most?" KHON2 asked.
"Going surfing with him," said Peter Hughes.
"Where did you used to go surf?" KHON2 asked.
"Honolii. We surfed the whole island. We went everywhere on the Big Island," he said.
His father was also looking forward to seeing him and his fiancee. They were planning to fly back to Hilo to celebrate Brian's birthday with the family.
"He was coming back on Tuesday and his birthday was on Wednesday. It would have been one of his very first birthdays that he didn't spend on a fire," said his father.
Brian would have turned 34 on Wednesday. His parents left Hilo Monday to go to California. He also leaves behind a sister who lives on the mainland.
Brian Hughes had been with the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots for four years.
Brian Hughes
8/1/84 - 7/29/18
RIP
Oh my goodness! This is such a tragedy. There is nothing worse than losing a child, or someone you love very much. Very heartbreaking. By:
Manolo Morales
Updated: Jul 30, 2018 06:12 PM HST
HONOLULU (KHON2) - A firefighter who was originally from Hilo has died while fighting a massive fire near Yosemite National Park in California.
The National Park Service says Brian Hughes was killed Sunday morning. He was captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots.
Hughes was working in an area with a large amount of dead trees when he was struck by a tree. He was treated on scene, but passed away before he could be transported to a hospital.
"They were clearing brush and there was this tree that was on fire and he was cutting it down and it back fell on him. Instead of going the way it was supposed to, it went the wrong way," his father, Peter Hughes, told KHON2.
Peter Hughes says his son was a selfless guy who loved being a firefighter, because he wanted to help people and save lives.
"It was just in Brian's blood. He loved fires and loved taking risks. He was a really good surfer too," Peter Hughes said.
He graduated from Hilo High School in 2002. His father say Brian always excelled in everything that interested him. And as a teenager, he loved sports.
"He was a happy, bubbly, joking kid. He was in 16 state championships in track, soccer and cross country. He was a really good athlete," said Brian's father, Peter Hughes.
He says Brian became a firefighter shortly after graduating from high school. And it suited him because he just loved helping others.
"Oh yeah he was, he'd put anyone else above himself. He was a genuine, kind human, totally. He would go out of his way for anybody. The kind of guy he was, he was probably glad it happened to him and not one of his other guys, is how he would have looked at it," said his father.
Brian was also getting ready to settle down and get married. His fiancee is three months pregnant. The family still can't believe that he's gone.
"What would you miss about him the most?" KHON2 asked.
"Going surfing with him," said Peter Hughes.
"Where did you used to go surf?" KHON2 asked.
"Honolii. We surfed the whole island. We went everywhere on the Big Island," he said.
His father was also looking forward to seeing him and his fiancee. They were planning to fly back to Hilo to celebrate Brian's birthday with the family.
"He was coming back on Tuesday and his birthday was on Wednesday. It would have been one of his very first birthdays that he didn't spend on a fire," said his father.
Brian would have turned 34 on Wednesday. His parents left Hilo Monday to go to California. He also leaves behind a sister who lives on the mainland.
Brian Hughes had been with the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots for four years.
Brian Hughes
8/1/84 - 7/29/18
RIP
Thank you for letting us know. These are our true Heroes.
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MsContessa: We never fully appreciate those wonderful Firefighters in every country. They are such special men and women. Most of their training is done on the job which must be very difficult at times... Stay safe!
Our firefighters, first responders, law enforcement, they are such wonderful people who put their lives on the line every day. These are our super heroes, they don't wear capes. ------ This thread is Archived ------
crazyblondeone: Our firefighters, first responders, law enforcement, they are such wonderful people who put their lives on the line every day. These are our super heroes, they don't wear capes.
Yes they are great men,,, i hope all will be well again soon, I have candles lighting , since i read your comments earlier, hope you remain safe.
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Rachie14: For Gracie. You do right by her. They're a breed that are already often challenged with their breathing.
I am so glad that people do step up and help others. It's gives me hope. It is an awesome thing to do.
Stay safe
We live in a very dry climate here in Northern California, Gracie and I have been in Chicago for six weeks, it is very humid where we were and she had a hard time with the humidity, we would have to take walks early in the mornings, she is good at letting me know when she's had enough and just gives me one look and I pick her up. Very smart little dogs these yorkies are. The humidity you could almost taste it, it was that thick at times, those days we stayed in. Then we come home to fires. Poor angel hasn't been out except to go for a ride when it is cool. She loves riding in the car! I pulled it out of the driveway today so I could cut the grass with the weedeater and she got to go for a short drive, about 20 feet!! She was thrilled. I am so glad that people do step up and help others. It's gives me hope. It is an awesome thing to do.
Stay safe
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They will get those fires under control soon Crazy.
You and Gracie, stay safe, in the meantime.
You and Gracie, stay safe, in the meantime.
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annaroach: Yes they are great men,,, i hope all will be well again soon,
I have candles lighting , since i read your comments earlier, hope you remain safe.
Thank you! It sure is crazy right now, to see the devastation on the news of where I grew up, I am 30 miles away and since being home from Chicago a week and a half ago, I haven't gone up where it is going on it is the next big town by me, I live in a teeny tiny town of 15,000 so that's where we go to buy things, we are staying out of the way. I have candles lighting , since i read your comments earlier, hope you remain safe.
My sisters are up in that area and our family cabins are in the mountains and for now they are safe, but it is windy today and the winds can shift and a whole town can be gone in an instant. One sister had to evacuate for a few days but is back home, her husband is retired law enforcement so they know when to get out safely. I am sure they have not unpacked at all.
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