Sunday, April 15, 2018

Australia bushfire

A “ferocious” bushfire that led to evacuations in parts of Sydney’s southwest and burnt through 2,500 hectares has affected properties, according to the Rural Fire Service.

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Strong winds had pushed the flames north and east towards suburban streets on Sunday afternoon as 15 firefighting and reconnaissance aircraft joined the operation.

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The RFS issued a new emergency warning for residents near the fire on Sunday afternoon. Residents were told that there had been increased fire activity with strong winds and embers sparking new fires and that it was too late to leave the area.

“Voyager Point, Pleasure Point and Sandy Point are experiencing ember attack. Residents in these areas should shelter in place. It is too late to leave,” the warning, released just after midday, said.

  Guardian
I wonder. How do you shelter in place from fire?

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

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