Bush Fires in Oz

[Spunkymonkey]

Ok, this thread is for any opinions, comments, views on anything related to the bush fires we are currently experiencing in NSW.

I know at the moment the main areas of concern, are at Sussex Inlet, where about 6 homes were lost today, and also West Pymble, North Turramurra because the fire is spreading to Lane Cove National Park. There is a 60km front from Picton to the Blue Mountains as two of the fires have joined. About 160 homes have been lost already.

By the way, Lane Cove National Park is only about 15km from Sydney CBD.

[EliteAccordPH]

Do they know what caused these fires?

[Setanta]

At least 20 people have been arrested on arson charges. On top of that, it's been a dry summer (not to mention winter) and anything could set it off. Thank goodness for the cool change and low winds today.

[Buzzr]

Heres a bit of humour to lighten up things.

[tannee]

Hahahaha...


BTW...those teenages might even get off with a warning!!! WTF IS THAT!?!?!?!?....
PIS*ES ME OFF...They should at least get prison...All those animals died...and all homes lost...and they get off with a warning?!

[jOYRiDe]

poor animals.... skippy, i'll miss u

[taranaki]

Did I hear it right on the news that over thirty people have been charged with arson,and the youngest is 9years old?!!!!!

[jOYRiDe]

dunno, i havent watched the news lately

[Spunkymonkey]

Originally posted by taranaki
Did I hear it right on the news that over thirty people have been charged with arson,and the youngest is 9years old?!!!!!

Yep...that's right.....and they caught another 16 yr old girl today apparently.

Even 5 minutes away at the next suburb, somebody must have lit the grass area, on the top of this hill, right near homes. Stupid little idiots the lot of them!

They should be made to pay the cost of the damage, and restore the environment to how it was prior.

[Oz]

I'm glad they finally got that rain last night - and those two new helicopters. Should be a big break through. Glad the smokes finally cleared a bit too. How are all those down south feeling? Q? Stubborn Boi?

[Spunkymonkey]

Finally all the fires were out because of the rain, but then there were those storms in northern Nsw and QLD which was declared natural disaster.

Geeze...give us a break!

[Setanta]

You just can't win. They were discussing the "El Nino" effect on TV tonight saying that there is likely to be more of this. Apparently it snowed somewhere in Vic over the Xmas break - just rumour I think though.

[Spunkymonkey]

Originally posted by Setanta
You just can't win. They were discussing the "El Nino" effect on TV tonight saying that there is likely to be more of this. Apparently it snowed somewhere in Vic over the Xmas break - just rumour I think though.

Actually it did snow in VIC, and did you hear in Moscow quite a few people have died, as the temperatures have been like minus 28 degrees over night.

[Setanta]

yeah I heard that. Scarey thought really - then again, so is dying in any way.

I guess we should be thankful for not living in a country that freezes.

[Spunkymonkey]

Originally posted by Setanta
yeah I heard that. Scarey thought really - then again, so is dying in any way.

I guess we should be thankful for not living in a country that freezes.

Yeah...thought the weather in NZ was bad enough :silly2:

Although atleast we don't have Melbourne weather....HAHA