bushfires in SA

[Eevo]

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AT least two people are dead and there were fears of a third fatality last night in the monstrous bushfire that incinerated homes and farming properties across a 40km front north of Adelaide On Wednesday.

The two people known to have died in the Mid North disaster perished in a car at Hamley Bridge and a paddock at Pinery. Another person is also feared to have died in a car at Freeling.


At least two firefighters were seriously injured. One was fighting for his life with third-degree burns last night after being rescued from the fireground by police.

Livestock was also lost and there were unconfirmed reports that thousands of animals had perished at a piggery.

By 10pm, the fire had burned through almost 100,000ha and its perimeter, including part of the Barossa Valley, measured more than 200km.

A strong, swirling wind that came ahead of a cool change put a firefighting army of more than 500 under enormous pressure as it fanned flames that had started on a day of intense heat. Strike teams from Victoria will arrive on Thursday to join the effort.

[Eevo]

i just got back from my strike team.
Sampson flat was a picnic compared to today.

2 low lights of the day
- having our command car being hit by car whose driver was high on meth
- securing one of the fatalities.

some of the high lights of the day
- saving wasleys primary school and the people inside
- reassuring a little kid that everything is ok.
- the courage and generosity shown by people, from one stranger to another.
- then the power went out, the pub owner came out and offered us beer, as they were just going to go warm. we politely declined but the offer really made us smile.

[JDNSW]

That weather is due to go through here today, but if the forecast is correct, won't be nearly as bad. However, hopefully there will be no sparks!

John

[Homestar]

Good work Eevo, and to all the other Volunteers out there at the moment doing their bit. I hope it's bought under control soon without any more loss of life and that everyone on the forum that lives in that area - there are a few, are all ok.

[Sitec]

Yup, that fire was an animal. Got in at 2am, and it was by no means out. Farm after farm after farm devastated. Hamley Bridge lost many houses. It moved so quickly, especially across uncut crop. Off out this morning to help with the clear up.

[flyinglandrover]

Appreciate your efforts Eevo! You certainly see the best and worst of people in those situations!

[bblaze]

got a sister in nurri so thanks
cheers
blaze

[Ausfree]

Good on you Eevo, we owe a lot to the firies!! Is any interstate help coming in???

[Eevo]

Good on you Eevo, we owe a lot to the firies!! Is any interstate help coming in???

vic firefighter started arriving today
nsw sent a DC10 water bomber yesterday

[spudboy]

200 Victorians are on their way....