The Victorian Bush Fires

[starrylizard]

Fourteen deaths have so far been confirmed in Victoria and more than 100 properties lost, as swamped fire crews battle dozens of blazes.

There's already 14 confirmed dead and they fear that as many as 40 may have actually died, but they're trying to be hopeful about it. Some places had temperatures of up to 48C(118.4F).

It's just so saddening. I've travelled through a lot of these areas and towns in recent years and it's hard to believe. My heart goes out to all the families affected.

Edit: Shit! It's 6:30pm and the latest official figures are 65 dead and the number is expected to rise. Whole towns that I've driven through and stopped at... just wiped out. The fires swept right through. I had to move away from the TV because this is making me bawl my eyes out.

Comments

[ash48.livejournal.com]

It's been devastating hasn't it. It's so hard to actually contemplate the loss. I've been brought to tears a few times hearing the horrific stories. And some where deliberately lit apparently .... breaks my heart.

I fear the news may be worse yet. Let's hope not.

All the best.
xx

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm just hoping it's not as bad as they're predicting. It's so heart-breaking watching the news.

*hugs*