on 09-02-2014 05:13 PM
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.
on 09-02-2014 07:13 PM
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.
on 09-02-2014 07:17 PM
on 09-02-2014 07:20 PM
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.
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on 09-02-2014 07:35 PM
@spotweldersfriend wrote:
Doesn't look good weather wise.Adelaide's expecting temperatures from 39c-42c on Tues.Wed.and Thurs.Stay safe people.
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.
on 09-02-2014 07:37 PM
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.
on 09-02-2014 08:03 PM
It`s been a horrible day today re fires...thinking of you Deb and hoping for good news!!