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.

[debra9275]

Romsey was downgraded to advice last night, so good news for the residents there, but they have lost more houses at Wallan & Kilmore

[twinkles**stars]

Very smokey here this morning so keeping the house locked up tight. The sky looks eerie, must be dreadful for those in the midst of it all and what a dreadful health risk for the firies.

[alexander*beetle]

Have had my aunt and uncle and cousins and their families evacuated from Kilmore yesterday.  Very scary. They can't find out if their homes are safe. But. At least they are. Such a worrying time for everyone.

[debra9275]

I hope your family's properties are OK AB