DSTM Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 So far 93 People have been burnt to death in Bushfires close to Melbourne,and the toll is expected to go higher. What a terrible way to Die. Bushfire toll reaches 93, TV legend Brian Naylor dead | Herald Sun Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Guest Wolfeymole Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Keep an eye on the house flags for when the wind turns Dougie Weather change eases Australian bushfires - 03 January 2002 - New Scientist The climate is on it's arse mate. Quote
DSTM Posted February 8, 2009 Author Posted February 8, 2009 You got that right,mate. Here in NSW,there are 50 Fires Burning. 108 now Dead. 108 die as wildfires raze entire towns in southeastern Australia - Yahoo! Canada News Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Mara Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Oh dod, I'm so so so relieved to see both of you posting here!! I literally have been sitting here so frightened as just after turning the computer off tonight our local news shot up a 30 second bit about the massive fires and loss of life in Australia - and I'm truly heartsick for all of you!!!! Huge very gentle hugs and please please keep safe!! Mara Quote
Mara Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Oh huge piffle as none of the news site seem to be updating - and worse, aren't saying which direction the winds are moving in/have moved in, etc. Please be safe, please please please. Quote
DSTM Posted February 9, 2009 Author Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks Mara.Truely a tragedy. Not forgetting all the Burn Victims. The count is over 200 Dead now,and climbing. I ask everybody, to spare a thought, for the many Burn Victims,and Pray for their speedy recovery. Dougie. More on these terrible Fires. Royal Commission as fire toll continues to climb : thewest.com.au Victorian bushfire toll 'could top 200' Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Mara Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 I honestly can't imagine the horror. My most sincere and kindest thoughts are heading across the thousands of miles and I'm just so, so sorry this is happening to your wonderful people and beautiful Country. Gentle hugs. Quote
bob12a Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 My thoughts are with you all at this terrible time. Words fail to cover Quote Bob(bob12a)My 3D pictures need red cyan glasses to viewmedion MD8855,Win 7 IE8, Firefox/3, Avast,MS security essentials, NERO 9,malware bytes.Mailwasher pro ,6.54,Roboform,spybot S&D 1.6, Canon ixus 860 X 2,PS CS5
BeeCeeBee Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Being that you are in Sydney you are, hopefully, safe. Still, personal concerns for you aside, it is a horrendous tragedy and the fact that it could be deliberate takes it into the realm of the incomprehensible. Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
DSTM Posted February 11, 2009 Author Posted February 11, 2009 We are safe in Sydney.The temps are down from 45C to 20C and light Showers. These horrific Fires in Victoria,makes one sick,to think someone, may have lit some of them. The Death toll, will never really be known, as people will also Die, from Burns and Smoke related Diseases prematurely. Makes me mad that even today,new Fires are breaking out, and Arsonists are thought to be responsible. They say also, over a Million Animals, perished. This is terrible,no matter what Country,it occurs in,and appreciate your thoughts at this time. Australia bleeds at this time,and it's nice to know other Countries care for our well being. Thanks Guys. Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
BeeCeeBee Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Be assured Dougie that it is huge worldwide news and people do care!! Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
Dalo Harkin Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 I personally can't think of a worse way to die, I genuinely feel for the peoples families and loved ones. Such a waste of life, as Bob12a said words cannot explain. Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
Match Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Its not just the dead, in some ways there lucky, its the burns of the survivors, and scars that they leave, as for those that have started some of the fires well...... Quote
Dalo Harkin Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Any loss of life is tragic - but the fact that it was caused purposefully makes it far worse Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
Padds Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tragic time. My sister lives in Busselton and the other day she was telling me just how hot it is out there which doesn't help with trying to put the fires out. Quote
DSTM Posted February 12, 2009 Author Posted February 12, 2009 Hi Guys. This Slide show was posted on another Site,and thought you may like to see these Images.A brief explanation to the right of each Image. I can only view them with IE,for some reason. Dougie. Victorian bushfires Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
bob12a Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Dougie Thank you I had to stop after about the 12th slide to harrowing Quote Bob(bob12a)My 3D pictures need red cyan glasses to viewmedion MD8855,Win 7 IE8, Firefox/3, Avast,MS security essentials, NERO 9,malware bytes.Mailwasher pro ,6.54,Roboform,spybot S&D 1.6, Canon ixus 860 X 2,PS CS5
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