❤LovesPoodles❤ Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here in Terrigal on the Central Coast of NSW the smoke is thick and although the fires are a good 40 mins from me, I just found ash on my lounge! That is scary that the embers are flying around this far down. I'm following our local police page on Facebook and an out of control fire was dangerously close to a service station at Doyalson, it has now hit it I have family that live near Doyalson I didn't realise it was affecting that area.... Can I please have the link to the FB page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm home with the chooks and my parrots so at least there are no animals at the property now. I don't think we'd be impacted but things can change so quickly. I could see the glow not far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Krystalandcoco, try www.rfs.org.au Local Police Facebook pages are usually known by their local area command name ie if there was a Doyalson one it would be Doyalson LAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Here in Terrigal on the Central Coast of NSW the smoke is thick and although the fires are a good 40 mins from me, I just found ash on my lounge! That is scary that the embers are flying around this far down. I'm following our local police page on Facebook and an out of control fire was dangerously close to a service station at Doyalson, it has now hit it I have family that live near Doyalson I didn't realise it was affecting that area.... Can I please have the link to the FB page? Brisbane Water Local Area Command. People in the area are posting what is actually happening there, hope your family are safe. https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneWaterLAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Didn't know there even was an OT section! I'm too new. I'm close to the springwood, mt riverview fires. Not in direct trouble, but unpredictable weather is the only concern currently. Best of thoughts for those right in harms way, and especially to those who have unfortunately already lost homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Be safe Stan's Mum, Stan & Maddie Thanks bertie we'll be ok we're too close to the ocean to really affect us it's the Northern end of the Coast that's bad. The smoke is unbelievably thick here, the roads are closed all over the place. Thankfully the wind has dropped now it was 70k's an hour earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Didn't know there even was an OT section! I'm too new. I'm close to the springwood, mt riverview fires. Not in direct trouble, but unpredictable weather is the only concern currently. Best of thoughts for those right in harms way, and especially to those who have unfortunately already lost homes. Stay safe Ren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thankful for the cool change at least. Haven't looked at the news or gone outside yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wings Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Thinking of you all I have friends in the area but they so far have remained safe. Edited October 17, 2013 by wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I just saw this resource on Facebook that may be of help to people needing assistance with pets. Individuals list their own details and you contact them direct. https://www.facebook.com/nswemergencypetevacuation?ref=ts&fref=ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I am away caravaning atm but where I live in the Port Stephens area the fires are horrendous. Homes lost etc. William town air port is closed. Access roads to get into Nelson Bay are also closed. Thoughts are with all families & their beloved animals effected by these dreadful fires. Thankfully our home is safe for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Wow, I don't watch or read the news, never realized how horrendous these fires are Everyone affected, please stay safe, my thoughts are with you at this worrying time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thankful for the cool change at least. Haven't looked at the news or gone outside yet. Even where I am (near Hornsby) the air is full of fire smell. Hayfever central. All I can think: OMG, these poor people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thankful for the cool change at least. Haven't looked at the news or gone outside yet. Even where I am (near Hornsby) the air is full of fire smell. Hayfever central. All I can think: OMG, these poor people. At Northmead it's the same. I won't be outside today because of asthma, but it really does pale into insignificance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm in orange and the smoke is shcking, can't imagine what others living through it are dealing with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Story in the Maitland-Mercury from a journalist, Belinda-Jane, who helped rescue a lady, her dog & goat. Then got the police to help her rescue 2 teenage boys who wouldn't leave the family's border collies & a litter of puppies. She says she's not a hero. But she was a true friend of the animals & their owners: http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/1848837/i-helped-save-two-lives/?cs=171 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 First fatality here on the Central Coast. A 63 year old man died after suffering a heart attack while trying to protect his home at Lake Munmorah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 First human fatality, yes. I also grieve for all the wildlife and any livestock and domestic pets who have died in the fires as well. Watched an amazing news story on a family who were not permitted into the fire zone to save their dog, chooks and ducks. Once the danger was over they prepared for the worst as they drove closer to their property and saw their neighbours homes razed - their own home was burnt to the ground and they began to grieve for their pets. As they turned into their own driveway, however, what should greet them but the dog guarding the chooks and ducks and keeping them safe and well in the driveway! Touched a chord with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
❤LovesPoodles❤ Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 First fatality here on the Central Coast. A 63 year old man died after suffering a heart attack while trying to protect his home at Lake Munmorah My link He left behind his 4yr old Malamute Rescue has stepped in to help the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Watched an amazing news story on a family who were not permitted into the fire zone to save their dog, chooks and ducks. Once the danger was over they prepared for the worst as they drove closer to their property and saw their neighbours homes razed - their own home was burnt to the ground and they began to grieve for their pets. As they turned into their own driveway, however, what should greet them but the dog guarding the chooks and ducks and keeping them safe and well in the driveway! Touched a chord with me. Hopefully will touch the chords of those who say: it's just a dog. Hopefully it is true and not the beginnings of an urban myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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