Fires Raging NSW

Well at present Wed the 23rd Octoberall is not too bad here at Blackheath,with Strong Winds ,but at this time no Fire Threat close by us!
The winds are favouring us too as they are blowing any threat away from us at present,but there could well be a cahnge in direction later,which then could cause danger here!
But for now thank the Lord,we are in no immediate danger!
Hold all Fingers that it will remail like this!
More high winds still forecast for Tomorrow as well.
Love to all my Family and Friends!
Vernon/Tony

Good on you Vernon, we are watching the smoke from the west side of you and at the moment there is a westerly wind which is safer for us at Katoomba. As you are north west of us it is the change of wind from that direction we are keeping our eye on. If we are not in the "firing line" later and you and Irene have a problem, come here.
Keep well,
Richard

Thanks mate,will
see how things pan out,as said so far so good!

(Gratifying News ! Sleep a little easier tonight hopefully . ( Safe to return home: RFS 6:04PM <!-- // .article-info --> THE major fire threat has been averted and it is safe for Blue Mountains residents to return to their homes. ) Can.t imagine the trauma you've all experienced .this past week. Best Wishes.

hi vernon thanks for the rfs item. a well laid out map giving better understanding of your situation. fires four k away from you. keep well old friend love to irene

Official news today. The original fire was started by munitions used in an Army training exercise in the Blue Mountians. Add to that another fire started by two young lads of 10 and 12, and it is expected that two other fires were the result of arsonists.
Sad to have to tell you this but according to official figure we get on average 6,000 bush fires of varying size each yere here in Oz with up to 40% of them the result of deliberate or uncaring arson.

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Originally Posted by Keith at Tregenna

Answered on FB not wishing to alarm anyone, will await your updates. thinking of you and yours K.

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From rellies in Mooroopna: Attachment 13951 To our local firefighters heading up to fight the devastating bushfires in NSW, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so proud of you, stay safe!!!!

From a rellie in Oz: how about 1 year we don't spend millions on the New Years fireworks and put that money into our fire fighting resources.

Fires here in Blackheath now fully under control,no more Evacuation plans necessary! But of course will keep monitoring in the days ahead,as if Weather gets hot and dry again well?? Today is nice and cool what a sudden change from the heat! Only at 10degrees now and not set to get higher than 14 Yipeee! Lots of cloud too !But no rain ! Cheers Vernon

But many others still raging all over so lets pray that those too will soon be under control!

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Did you see Australian Broadcasting "7.30" programme last night, Annabelle Crabbe. With the attention hungry US has been "greenie" Wally Gore who flies around the world in a pollution spewing private jet brainwashing those who are unable to think for themselves. Apparently Leigh Sales is on two week's holiday. Oh please come back Leigh, we're itching to have Crabbe's removal.
Richard