Disaster Zone One: Australia

Skybird · 01-01-20, 08:18 AM

As we all have noticed, in Australia brown stuff has hit the fan. This video shows a firefront overrolling a fire brigade truck - filmed from inside the cabin. Looks as dramatic as war. The whole scenery down there looks loike hell these days.

Deepest respect for the courage and engagement of all these many men still fighting. I wonder whether I would have the nerves for this job, i doubt I would. Had experience with a house basement partially in flames once, must not have that again.

It all looks like something from Hironymus Bosch.

I read these fires are so monumental now that they create their own climate zone and according wind- and pressure-zones.

STEED · 01-01-20, 08:37 AM

Australia burns while a few hours ago thousands of dollars went up in smoke to celebrate the new year, money that was needed to fight fires.

I have nothing but high praise to all those fighting theses fires on the front line.

Jimbuna · 01-01-20, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

As we all have noticed, in Australia brown stuff has hit the fan. This video shows a firefront overrolling a fire brigade truck - filmed from inside the cabin. Looks as dramatic as war. The whole scenery down there looks loike hell these days.

Deepest respect for the courage and engagement of all these many men still fighting. I wonder whether I would have the nerves for this job, i doubt I would. Had experience with a house basement partially in flames once, must not have that again.

It all looks like something from Hironymus Bosch.

I read these fires are so monumental now that they create their own climate zone and according wind- and pressure-zones.

In one clip on the BBC last night people were standing on the beach preparing to wade into the sea if necessary.

The fire at that point was less than fifty metres away.

Reece · 01-01-20, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Australia burns while a few hours ago thousands of dollars went up in smoke to celebrate the new year, money that was needed to fight fires.

Agree 100% talk about bad taste!!

Thankfully a nasty local fire burning out of control for 2 weeks here in S.A. has finally been put out, though it will take a while to smother the remaining burning logs etc, doesn't take much for sparks to be thrown about with wind.
2 firefighters died in this one and quite a few houses lost. (not sure of the final count)
Going for a top of 37 today and 43 here tomorrow, getting kinda sick of it, the trees are showing stress and some of the big ones on our property are leaning over by about 30 to 40 degrees, hope it rains soon but doesn't look like it!!

Not a very nice start to a new year for many people, especially in NSW.

Edit:
NSW fire activity map:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-info.../fires-near-me

Victoria and S.A.:
http://www.incidentalert.com.au/iav4/map.php

Aktungbby · 01-01-20, 09:35 PM

NATURALLY YOU ARE WELCOME TO STAY IN NAPA TO HELP CURE YOUR P.T.F.S!

ALL THE VINO'S ON ME!

In smokey California, we call this 'the new normal'!!??

Jimbuna · 01-02-20, 08:43 AM

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The son of a volunteer who died fighting Australian bushfires has been presented with his father's medal for bravery at his funeral.

Harvey Keaton, aged 19 months, wore a uniform and sucked on his dummy as he received his father's posthumous medal at Thursday's funeral near Sydney.

Dozens of firefighters formed a guard of honour to salute Mr Keaton's coffin.

He and colleague Andrew O'Dwyer died on 19 December en route to a blaze, when their fire truck hit a fallen tree.

Mr O'Dwyer, also father to a toddler, will be buried next week.

The bravery award was presented to young Harvey Keaton by New South Wales Fire Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison also attended the funeral.

The prime minister said he was there to "remember and give thanks for the life and service of Geoff Keaton".

Photos released by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service showed the toddler being held by his mother as they look at the coffin. A mug with the message "Daddy, I love you to the moon and back!" is seen on the coffin.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50971313

Happy to admit the above brought a few tears when I read it.

STEED · 01-02-20, 10:30 AM

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Australia's PM Scott Morrison had to cut short a visit to a town ravaged by fire after angry locals heckled him over the government's response.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-50973232

Sack him I say.

And sack the Mayor of Sidney spouting that garbage about climate change instead of calling off that firework display.

mapuc · 01-02-20, 06:33 PM

What brakes my heart is seeing all those animals who are suffering in those fire
So does the news about people who have been killed or wounded and have lost everything due to those fire.
I'm a animal person( I cry more in lost of animals), not exactly a human person.

Markus

Reece · 01-02-20, 06:44 PM

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Australia's PM Scott Morrison had to cut short a visit to a town ravaged by fire after angry locals heckled him over the government's response.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-50973232

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Originally Posted by STEED

Sack him I say.

Cybermat47 · 01-03-20, 12:08 AM

It’s great to spend 12 hours on the fireground while thinking about our glorious leader slacking off at home.

Say what you like about Abbott, but at least he’s one of us, a firefighter.

Reece · 01-03-20, 01:05 AM

Nothing wrong with Tony!

My hat's off to you as well, always appreciate the efforts of the firefighters.

stork100 · 01-03-20, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Nothing wrong with Tony!

Reece · 01-03-20, 04:01 AM

Yay!! US firefighters have arrived to help the battle, very grateful.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-...forts/11838086

Jimbuna · 01-03-20, 06:09 AM

^ Top picture

Aktungbby · 01-03-20, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Yay!! US firefighters have arrived to help the battle, very grateful.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-...forts/11838086

God knows they've had a lot of practise lately!: That is certainly a kuality photo

01-01-20, 08:18 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Disaster Zone One: Australia As we all have noticed, in Australia brown stuff has hit the fan. This video shows a firefront overrolling a fire brigade truck - filmed from inside the cabin. Looks as dramatic as war. The whole scenery down there looks loike hell these days. Deepest respect for the courage and engagement of all these many men still fighting. I wonder whether I would have the nerves for this job, i doubt I would. Had experience with a house basement partially in flames once, must not have that again. It all looks like something from Hironymus Bosch. I read these fires are so monumental now that they create their own climate zone and according wind- and pressure-zones. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

01-01-20, 08:37 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Australia burns while a few hours ago thousands of dollars went up in smoke to celebrate the new year, money that was needed to fight fires. I have nothing but high praise to all those fighting theses fires on the front line. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-01-20, 09:35 PM	#5
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,979 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	NATURALLY YOU ARE WELCOME TO STAY IN NAPA TO HELP CURE YOUR P.T.F.S! ALL THE VINO'S ON ME! https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...8&postcount=84 In smokey California, we call this 'the new normal'!!?? __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!! Last edited by Aktungbby; 01-02-20 at 02:57 AM.

01-03-20, 12:08 AM	#10
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	It’s great to spend 12 hours on the fireground while thinking about our glorious leader slacking off at home. Say what you like about Abbott, but at least he’s one of us, a firefighter. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

01-03-20, 01:05 AM	#11
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Nothing wrong with Tony! My hat's off to you as well, always appreciate the efforts of the firefighters. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!* Last edited by Reece; 01-03-20 at 01:46 AM.

01-02-20, 06:33 PM	#8
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	What brakes my heart is seeing all those animals who are suffering in those fire So does the news about people who have been killed or wounded and have lost everything due to those fire. I'm a animal person( I cry more in lost of animals), not exactly a human person. Markus

01-03-20, 04:01 AM	#13
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Yay!! US firefighters have arrived to help the battle, very grateful. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-...forts/11838086 __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-03-20, 06:09 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Top picture __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!