KP aparantly it was a deliberately lit fire. We've got a problem with firebugs throughout the summer months. Seems some idiots feel the need to light fires during one of the toughest days (47-48 degrees, hottest since records began and similar to temp during Black Friday during the 30s) ever.
I'm completely shocked by the death toll, never exepcted to see a bushfire claim over 100 people.
Luckily though I'm safe, 20 mins outside the Melbourne CBD. I've been considering joining the SES to help out during the summer months. This might speed it up a bit though.
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