Thread: All 2019/20 bushfire comments here.

Originally Posted by bob10

OK, lets sort this out. Tell everyone where the story " alluded " to climate change, FFS.This is the second time you have misquoted one of my posts. If you can't point out the reference to climate change, very politely I request you pull your head in. And if you think quoting that the temp was going to be 42degrees, is the reference, obviously you agree climate change caused it.

Seaford residents have been urged to leave the area after a gas cylinder exploded, sparking a fire at a former factory that ignited a bushfire nearby.
Multiple structures are now alight, with 23 firetrucks and police on the scene. The fire has spread to grassland and vacant industrial buildings nearby.



The bushfire is now travelling south west from from Webb Street, Seaford toward Dandenong Frankston Road. Embers are starting fires up to 1 kilometre in front of the main blaze.
© Emergency Management Victoria A watch and act has been issued for Seaford.Paramedics treated three people at the scene. One person suffered burns and has been taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Residents of the south-eastern suburb were urged to take action as the temperature in Melbourne soared past 42 degrees.
A watch and act was issued for Seaford, Frankston North, Seaford South, Karingal and Carrum Downs after the gas cylinder ignited a structure fire, which later turned into a bushfire.
© Nine News An out-of-control blaze burns in Seaford, in Melbourne's south-east, sending embers up to 1 kilometre into the surrounding area.The CFA urges anyone in the area to leave immediately.

Another fire has ignited in the nearby Bunarong Park, with a watch and act also issued for the area.
It is one of three significant fires burning across Victoria.
In the state's west, a watch and act warning has been issued for a fire burning west of Dunkeld. A wind change is expected for later in the evening that could push the fire toward the Grampians.
A watch and act has also been issued for a fire in Brookville in the state's east, where a blaze has ignited and is travelling north toward the town.

There were a lot more firefighters hospitalised than the numbers quoted.

Originally Posted by Eevo

just got home from an overnight strike team.
overall its ,looking a lit better. minimal flame. lots of mopping up and reconstruction required.

but... this really gets my goat. in some of the fire impacted towns, there are generators powering street lights. they are chained to stobie poles. some people have been using bolt cutters and stealing the generators.

Taree SES had a similar problem a couple of years ago. Equipment was stolen from the truck while the crew were distracted dealing with the emergency.

My sister-in-law, who worked in the office was given the job of sitting in the truck while the crew dealt with the problem. Because she was on-site, she had to be fitted out with all the gear.