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Fires - Whoops

Posted: 13 Apr 2025, 03:08
by Airspeed
I was telling Simon (simondix) the other day, that they were doing fuel reduction burns hereabouts.
It got out of control, and we now have a forest fire, aircraft and 129 vehicles responding. 4Km away.
Unpleasant night, air very smoky.
Coming back from our Daughter's place, saw a sign reading "Smoke may be visible". It was so thick, I thought it should have read "Road may be visible" :doh:
We're not in immediate danger, but advised to monitor conditions and keep track on the emergency app.

Re: Fires - Whoops

Posted: 13 Apr 2025, 07:09
by TSR2
That sounds a bit close for comfort Mike… stay safe 😬

Re: Fires - Whoops

Posted: 13 Apr 2025, 13:21
by Tako_Kichi
Best laid plans and all that eh!

:doh: :worried:

Re: Fires - Whoops

Posted: 14 Apr 2025, 00:16
by Paul K
When I was in Australia in 2023, travelling on the Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide, we learned of fires ahead of us that were threatening the railway line. I think we went past it all during the night, but some people claimed they woke up and could smell smoke in their cabins. I slept through it.

Re: Fires - Whoops

Posted: 14 Apr 2025, 20:09
by simondix
Stay safe and keep well