burning up

[ali]

hottest day ever in victoria (the state i live in) on saturday - around 46, 47 degrees celsius (114-116F) in the city, in some areas even hotter with very strong north winds... over 100 people have died in the fires so far, it's just awful.

pray for rain for us

[dragonboy]

The fires are on BBC World right now. I was so shocked to learn that some were arson, even more shocked to learn that some were intentionally re-started once they were put out?!

Hope it cools down soon. Stay safe & take care!

[Buckles]

It's just so so sad. I know several people who have lost their homes. Thankfully they're all safe though. They were very lucky.

Speaking of lucky, the camping area I left yesterday was evacuated today due to the fire danger... talk about good timing on our part. I'm definitely breathing a sigh of relief today.

The fact that some of these fires are believed to have been deliberately lit (and RE-LIT!!??) just makes my blood boil  >:(

Hang 'em high, I say.

[weeniebeenie]

We're really lucky here in Sydney today. It's only 20C (68F).
Hope everyone in VIC is staying safe.

[crazylove]

 Our Hearts and prayers go out to you.

hottest day ever in victoria (the state i live in) on saturday - around 46, 47 degrees celsius (114-116F) in the city, in some areas even hotter with very strong north winds... over 100 people have died in the fires so far, it's just awful.

pray for rain for us

[TheBigChicken]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090209.waustralia0209/BNStory/International/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20090209.waustralia0209     damn so sad ....lots of love for the Aussies in Florida....hang in there :'(

[ms. yvon]

be safe all of you!  the news from victoria is heartbreaking.

cool, windless, damp air vibes.

[MarkW]

Stay safe, Ali.  I'd happily send you some of our snow/rain/flooding if I could...