Rick and Wendy came out to help with the fencing and as we met for lunch we noticed more smoke, big smoke - near the pines…..in summary this is what happened.
- Smouldering fire from Merkels spots across to pines fanned by north wind, then keeps going along the unburnt areas of our hill.
- Fire tankers patrolling along road check for spotting into other properties.
- R, W and Carol check for live embers that may come down in the wind around the house.
- Mike goes off up the hill to secure the chestnut pump shed.
- We keep in touch with the 2 way.
- Fire climbs up hill
- Call from mike saying he is at thepump shed
- Call saying it is getting hot and he has jumped in the pump dam, along with 2 wallabies to sit it out
- Evidently fire is all around him and radiant heat.
- We can’t see what is going on as all smokey below
- Mike finally comes down, Rick and Carol refuel ute and top up water tank.
- Another fire has spotted in Pauls property just down the road and if continues will go towards the school and easily over into Billies. Mike heads off to help out.
- Fire is controlled with tankers and dozer
- Dozers continue to work all night to knock down potential smokers that could flare up.
- 2 brief but heavy showers in the night help wet things down a bit.
So R and W’s job description changed from fence recovery to house protection and fire spotting. Thanks for being here guys, and Rick - the venison casserole was much enjoyed late last night.
Unfortunately out of renegade band of 4 merinos that were still on that hill two died, and two were seen running off with singed bottoms.
Fortunately, the Chestnuts have been protected.
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