~Rumour~ Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 With all the focus on the floods up in QLD and northern NSW at the moment. Just thought I'd see if there are any people over in Western Australia have been affected by the bush fires? apparently a few homes have been lost already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 With all the focus on the floods up in QLD and northern NSW at the moment. Just thought I'd see if there are any people over in Western Australia have been affected by the bush fires? apparently a few homes have been lost already and deliberately lit ;) a friends friend has evacuated and her house isn't expected to be standing when she gets back ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Rumour~ Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 All i can do is hope they catch the person that did this, I have absolutely no tolerance for the arsonists that create this havoc and destruction. And after all the effort that is put in by the community to stop these fires from happening. I hope that there isn't to much damage over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 thanks houses have been lost already hoping they get it under control soon. they should throw the book at the arsonists heartless B's they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lola Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Some harsh penalties need to be served if they catch the little B's that think this is fun . One of our members also is a FESA volunteer in Toodyay .........some little cretin thought it great to light several fires in the area on the 1 year anniversary of the big Toodyay fires ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Some harsh penalties need to be served if they catch the little B's that think this is fun . One of our members also is a FESA volunteer in Toodyay .........some little cretin thought it great to light several fires in the area on the 1 year anniversary of the big Toodyay fires ;) Since Black Saturday I think the arson penalties have increased, particularly if people die in the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Some harsh penalties need to be served if they catch the little B's that think this is fun . One of our members also is a FESA volunteer in Toodyay .........some little cretin thought it great to light several fires in the area on the 1 year anniversary of the big Toodyay fires ;) i didn't hear this sue hearltess little B's grrrrr my aunty almost lost her house in these fires ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 There have been several fires in the same area as this big one over the last few weeks... and the majority have been started on a Monday around lunchtime! I know a few people around that area, and saw a terrifying photo of horses running in front of the flames ;) It is just surreal to think about the floods in Qld when we are facing fires over in WA ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 There have been several fires in the same area as this big one over the last few weeks... and the majority have been started on a Monday around lunchtime!I know a few people around that area, and saw a terrifying photo of horses running in front of the flames ;) It is just surreal to think about the floods in Qld when we are facing fires over in WA ;) That made me so upset- it's in todays paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 how terrible. ;) yes we could use some of that rian right about now to help the firies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 There have been several fires in the same area as this big one over the last few weeks... and the majority have been started on a Monday around lunchtime!I know a few people around that area, and saw a terrifying photo of horses running in front of the flames ;) It is just surreal to think about the floods in Qld when we are facing fires over in WA ;) I saw that too and immediately thought I hope someone opened a gate and gave them a chance I hope everyone stays safe and get out early if you have to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfan Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 ;) Hope everyone near the fires stay safe ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I saw that too and immediately thought I hope someone opened a gate and gave them a chance ;) NOOOOO!!!!!! That is the last thing anyone should do ;) Horses actually have a fairly high survival rate if left in their own familiar environment. The horses would have turned and jumped back through the flames and except for being a bit singed should in theory be ok. The worst thing is the hot ground on the other side unless the horses have anything on. Although at times like this I am very thankful that my paddocks are pretty well bare in summer. By letting horses out of the paddock you run the risk of them bolting in front of an emergency vehicle when there is limited visibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥Bruno♥ Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 4 homes lost so far ;) My cousin and her hubby are vollies and they spent all day yesterday fighting it. Just so disgusting to think it was deliberatly lit ;): Such a horrible tragedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortonplace Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 ;) MORON ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I saw that too and immediately thought I hope someone opened a gate and gave them a chance ;) NOOOOO!!!!!! That is the last thing anyone should do Horses actually have a fairly high survival rate if left in their own familiar environment. The horses would have turned and jumped back through the flames and except for being a bit singed should in theory be ok. The worst thing is the hot ground on the other side unless the horses have anything on. Although at times like this I am very thankful that my paddocks are pretty well bare in summer. By letting horses out of the paddock you run the risk of them bolting in front of an emergency vehicle when there is limited visibility I didnt realise they would have a high survival rate if left in their paddock, I am not a horse owner and thought it would be the right thing to do Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I didnt realise they would have a high survival rate if left in their paddock, I am not a horse owner and thought it would be the right thing to do Sorry That's alright. I am probably a bit OTT on that subject as it came up on the horse forum I was on with people saying they should be let out. It is actually an offence to allow stock onto the roads during an emergency as the risk to emergency personnel is too high. Roads are closed to allow emergency vehicles clear access without worrying that they will hit someone - the last thing they need is to be rushing to an emergency and hit a loose horse or cow ;) Grass fires move quickly and while wide they are usually not that deep so stock can run back through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I didnt realise they would have a high survival rate if left in their paddock, I am not a horse owner and thought it would be the right thing to do Sorry That's alright. I am probably a bit OTT on that subject as it came up on the horse forum I was on with people saying they should be let out. It is actually an offence to allow stock onto the roads during an emergency as the risk to emergency personnel is too high. Roads are closed to allow emergency vehicles clear access without worrying that they will hit someone - the last thing they need is to be rushing to an emergency and hit a loose horse or cow ;) Grass fires move quickly and while wide they are usually not that deep so stock can run back through. At least now I know what to do if I ever am faced with that sort of situation - thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 holly's mum i hope you are never in that situation you too mirawee,. lets hope they get these fires under control asap. qlders feel free to share the rain thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypaws Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thinking of those affected by fire in WA .... ;) . Stay safe , I hope the fire will be under control and no more losses . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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