Fires Raging NSW

[cappy]

respects and thoughts to you and yours Richard

[Red Lead Ted]

The images we are getting on sky news are awful, And it's only spring here,s wishing all you guys in the N.S.W Area the very best of luck godspeed to you all Regards Terry.

[Colin Hawken]

As someione who knows Australia fairly well and loves it dearly but was never fortunate enough to live there I hope things get better for those who are suffering from these dreadful fires. I remember travelling through the Adelaide Hills in the 1980's and seeing the damage caused then. I had the good fortune to meet up with Vernon during his recent visit to the UK. I can only send good vibes to all of you out there. Good on ya mates.

[Jim Brady]

Hi Richard and Vernon I've been watching the fires on TV today it was coming from Lithgow I understand you both live not to far from that area.I just hope that there is a change for the better for both of you and you come through it without even the sign of a spark.Richard seems to be staying positive having vinyl laid today.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[Doc Vernon]

1. Major Fire Updates
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Major Fire Updates

Watch and Act - Mount York Road, Mount Victoria Fire (Blue Mountains) 22/10/13 05:34

Posted: 22/10/2013
Firefighters have backburned around the Blackheath area overnight, to assist with containing this fire around the Blackheath and Mount Victoria area.


Current Situation
Backburning operations were carried out around the Blackheath area overnight in an effort to contain the fire and protect properties in the Blackheath area.
As a result of these operations, people in the Blackheath area may see an increase in fire and smoke. Firefighters will be working in the area.
The threat to the Great Western Highway has been reduced due to successful backburning of Berghofers Pass. Should conditions worsen, this fire may cross Berghofers Pass and force the closure of Great Western Highway to the west of Mount Victoria.
The fire could spread through Grose Valley and potentially threaten properties to the north of Great Western Highway at Mount Victoria.
A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in place for the Greater Sydney Region until further notice.
Community Meetings
Community Meetings were held in following locations yesterday evening:

• Blue Mountains Christian School - 60 Thirroul Ave, Blackheath at 7:30pm
  
• Medlow Bath Rural Fire Brigade Station - 62 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath at 7:30pm
  
• Hazelbrook Rural Fire Brigade Station - Cnr Terrace Falls and Bath Road, Hazelbrook at 7:00pm

Damage Assessment – Building Impact Analysis

• House (Habitable Dwelling) – 1 damaged, 7 destroyed
• Outbuilding (Shed, Business etc) – 0 damaged, 0 destroyed

Advice
Residents in the Blue Mountains area are urged to remain vigilant and prepared with hot, dry and windy conditions forecast, people right across these fire affected areas that live in or near bushland should take the forecast conditions seriously, be on alert and complete a Bush Fire Survival Plan or review their current plan.
At this stage, the Great Western Highway will remain open unless affected by fire activity.
Well prepared homes can offer safety during the fire. Conditions may be changing. Continue to monitor the situation.
Put your Bush Fire Survival Plan into action. If you do not have a Bush Fire Survival Plan,know what you will do if the fire threatens your property.
Evacuation Centres

• Lithgow Workers Club - 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow
• Springwood Sports Club - 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood

Road Closures
Due to bush fire activity there are numerous road closures. Road closures may occur without notice. Closures will continue to be assessed across the day, however, there is no forecast as to when roads will reopen. Motorists are urged to avoid all bush fire affected areas.
For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
School Closures

• Bilpin Public School - Tuesday 22 October
• MET School, Mount Victoria - Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October
• Blacktown Youth College, Lawson - Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October

Public Transport Closures
For the latest public transport information visit 131500.com.au or call 131 500.
Other Information

• If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
• If you are concerned about the welfare of family and friends, please contact the Police Information Centre on 1800 227 228.
• Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
• If you live in the area but are away from home, it may not be safe to return to your property.
• For health information about the impact of smoke on your health visit NSW Health.
• Disaster Welfare Assistance Line (1800 018 444) provides information about disaster relief grants for content and structural repairs, available to low income earners with no insurance.

The next update will be 8am Tuesday 22 October or if the situation changes.

[Keith at Tregenna]

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

[Lou Barron]

I know this is no times for jokes on this terrible thing that is happening to you people in the area of the bush fires.But Vernon ive got a couple of spare beds and the dogs can stay in the garage (just joking)

[Doc Vernon]

Good to have a wee bit of Humour at this time Lou!
Poor Dogs! LOL!
cHEERS

[happy daze john in oz]

As usual at times such as these the 'climate changing' gang are at it again. UN version is saying this is the result of global warming.
Well a little bit of news for them.
Fires of this nature have raged in this country long befire the white man came, and there was ten times as much bush then, man has cleared so much for farming and housing etc.
In the 1880's there were a number of similar incidents though there was not as much property damage.
In the 1930's the Lare fires here in Victoria known as Black friday.
Then in 1983 the realy big one, the Victoria/South Australia fires burning on a 500 mile front. The epicentre on Mount Macedon only 50 kilometers from us at that time.
A number of bad fires since then in NSW and Victoria.
Then in 2009 Black Saturday here in Victoria, 173 dead and well over 100 properties gone.
The fact is Australia is the bush fire capital of the world, always has been always will be.
A tax on carbon as proposed by many is just that a tax on carbon, it does not stop carbon nor will it reduce fires, it is however a political tax.

[Richard Quartermaine]

John, did you see the ABC's 7.30 report last night? Leah Sales was doing a good, well balanced job and cutting spin doctors mid sentence, but last night Annabelle Crabbe had a gaggle of university "professors" and dysfunctional greenies spouting a load of crappe and just one, not all that impressive, on the side of age old bush management. The ABC are reputed to have forty percent greenies in their reporting staff. And I reckon it must be 199% in SBS and Radio National!! So much for the National Public Media.

Where is Leah Sales???

Richard