Author Topic: NSW Bushfires (Read 6772 times)

Marcus · « **on:** October 21, 2013, 05:36:25 PM »

http://www.news.com.au/national-news/live-coverage-of-the-new-south-wales-bushfires/story-fncynjr2-1226743743470

Stay safe anyone, who are anywhere near there...

keith3po · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2013, 06:00:35 PM »

Wow stay safe you guys.

Diesel · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2013, 08:46:38 AM »

Another terrible day for fighting fires predicted today!

All best wishes to the heroes on the front line, and the families that have been/will be affected under the circumstances.

Don't know what to think about the kids they've arrested for lighting fires.

WendyL · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2013, 08:50:10 AM »

Stay safe everyone, particularly our members like Neale who are involved in the efforts to control these fires. Thinking of you all

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2013, 08:55:32 AM »

my rain dance dosent seem to be working,,, Keep safe everyone,
Neale and all the people involved in the fight , THANK YOU

StinkyPete · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2013, 08:59:59 AM »

Our prayers are for the teams of firefighters and for those facing loss of homes. Tough days indeed, and stay safe.

Marcus · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:52:11 AM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on October 23, 2013, 08:55:32 AM

my rain dance dosent seem to be working,,, Keep safe everyone,

It worked in Vic... absolutely bucketed down all day and night. wrong state unfortunately

saaz · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2013, 12:17:57 PM »

Rained a bit here, but unfortunately strong gusty winds today which is not good for the fires.

Sicman · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2013, 03:08:27 PM »

I am on standby since Monday in my role as retained Firey to to go there if needed.

Marcus · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2013, 03:58:48 PM »

lets hope you're not needed

bluehonda · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:25:17 PM »

I got back earlier this afternoon from 3 days at Singleton.
Working along a ridge (backburning) at Mt Tangory in 42 degrees on Monday was far from a pleasant scenario but it seems we have put a lid on a fire of about 850 hectares.
We could not have controlled the burn without the help of a couple of helicopters, yesterday we had 3 of them and they were on a 3 minute rotation meaning about 60 drops of water (each 1300 litres) per hour. Due to the conditions we had to be right on the scene of any "spotovers" and not delay getting them out which meant that on one occasion I was "bombed" by the helicopter. That was a new experience.

Brad

Sabie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2013, 10:36:05 PM »

Yep, ouch....

Marcus · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2013, 06:54:34 AM »

Quote from: bluehonda on October 23, 2013, 09:25:17 PM

one occasion I was "bombed" by the helicopter. That was a new experience.

refreshing though?

bluehonda · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2013, 07:19:31 AM »

It has that cooling effect that lasts and lasts. (it was appreciated)

Biggles · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2013, 09:09:41 AM »

He probably saw that you needed the refreshment! Dehydration would be a real danger.
Goodonya for getting out there.

ST2UP · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2013, 11:13:12 AM »

Quote from: bluehonda on October 24, 2013, 07:19:31 AM

It has that cooling effect that lasts and lasts. (it was appreciated)

mmm....refreshing depending om where the water came from

Biggles · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2013, 12:20:35 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on October 24, 2013, 11:13:12 AM

Quote from: bluehonda on October 24, 2013, 07:19:31 AM
It has that cooling effect that lasts and lasts. (it was appreciated)

mmm....refreshing depending om where the water came from

You would have thought they would have stayed away from the sewerage farm, wouldn't you?

StinkyPete · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2013, 01:50:19 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on October 24, 2013, 12:20:35 PM

Quote from: ST2UP on October 24, 2013, 11:13:12 AM
Quote from: bluehonda on October 24, 2013, 07:19:31 AM
It has that cooling effect that lasts and lasts. (it was appreciated)

mmm....refreshing depending om where the water came from

You would have thought they would have stayed away from the sewerage farm, wouldn't you?

The upside is that the regrowth after the fire will be fantastic.

Streak · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2013, 05:38:30 PM »

I am just glad that while there has been property loss, there has been no serious loss of life, as we have to many ASH storys in our history now, big thumbs to everyone who have helped keep Joe Public safe

Marcus · « **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2013, 06:51:05 PM »

Amazing Drone footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EAp_NhbF68

Biggles · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2013, 08:03:06 PM »

Quote from: Streak on October 24, 2013, 05:38:30 PM

I am just glad that while there has been property loss, there has been no serious loss of life, as we have to many ASH storys in our history now, big thumbs to everyone who have helped keep Joe Public safe

Sadly we've lost a pilot.
Water bombing is one of the most dangerous flight regimes possible- very low visibility, heavy turbulence, nearby air traffic, heavy loads, fast turn-arounds, very low level flying.
Many serious hazards on their own, all encountered in the same environment.

Salute.

Commiserations to his family.

Biggles · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2013, 08:11:22 PM »

Quote from: Marcus on October 24, 2013, 06:51:05 PM

Amazing Drone footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EAp_NhbF68

Certainly a great demo of the drone's capabilities. ABC 7:00 News used a bit of that clip tonight- the Zig-Zag railway conduit and the burnt out industrial building segments.
Hopefully it can gather useful info to help the fire fighters, rather than just show how it can fly through abandoned buildings.

News:

Author Topic: NSW Bushfires (Read 6772 times)