Bushfires

[bluecat*dancing]

Stay safe all who reside in the areas affected by the fires.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-09/live-victoria-bushfires/5247966

A number of properties in Victoria have been lost as the state battles through its most severe fire threat since Black Saturday in 2009.

Officials say they have major concerns for areas in Melbourne's outskirts including Craigieburn, Warrandyte and Gisborne where the fast-moving fires are in built-up areas.

Emergency warnings are in place for areas including East Gippsland and the La Trobe Valley.

Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, with a gusty wind change moving across the state during the day.

Meanwhile in South Australia, a large blaze continues to burn out of control at Bangor in the Southern Flinders Ranges where an emergency warning remains in place.

[twinkles**stars]

Have been getting updates all day. A friend has family that evacuated....not sure on the outcome yet. Brings back so many emotions of 5 years ago.

[debra9275]

Same here Twinks, our worry is the Riddles creek/Gisborne one. A BIL and his family evacuated from Cherokee this afternoon. Not sure what's happening there ATM

[purple_haize]

There are some posters that live down where the fire is bad in the Latrobe Valley, let us hope that they are alright and their families.

[debra9275]

I hope so too PH. Not sure that they have the cooler change there yet

[spotweldersfriend]

Doesn't look good weather wise.Adelaide's expecting temperatures from 39c-42c on Tues.Wed.and Thurs.Stay safe people.

[debra9275]

I don't know how you people in SA have survived over the past couple of months. I've been keeping an eye on your temps as we usually get similar, but you've had much longer stretches of really high temps than here.

[purple_haize]

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@spotweldersfriend wrote:
Doesn't look good weather wise.Adelaide's expecting temperatures from 39c-42c on Tues.Wed.and Thurs.Stay safe people.

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Adelaide always have very hot summers, even when I was a kid they were hot.

I have relatives that live near The Belair Nat. Park where the fires are bad.

Hope all in Adelaide stay safe.

[purple_haize]

Deb, you mentioned Riddells Creek and Gisbone.........on the ic emergency site, it said the fire that is near Riddells Creek is now out of control.

If you have family there, I hope they are safe.

[nicnacs_4u]

It`s been a horrible day today re fires...thinking of you Deb and hoping for good news!!