Please pray for us here in Victoria Australia!!!

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It's been a shocking few days here in Vic. Aus.

We had a horrible day yesterday with temps of 46-48 deg. c and winds you would not believe.

This has given birth to bush fires that have basically engulfed our state. Over 65 people have died so far and over 700 homes leveled.

Friends of ours who have 2 beautiful daughters are still missing and unaccounted for.

We are hoping and praying they are in good health, but unfortunately they lived in one of the worst affected areas.

Mother nature at her worst!!!

Please send your prayers to all of those still missing.

Kind Regards

Brett.
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  • Hi Brett,

    I just saw it on the news -

    BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Scores die in Australian inferno

    Praying for rain here, for you guys there. Best wishes from pommyland.
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    • Hi Brett,

      Our prayers are with you all.

      Jim
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  • Hi Brett - I live in Western US so I know those heats - and winds, but it's still hard to imagine them when we have people freezing to death over here in the Northern states.

    I hope you are evacuating if sage fires can reach you. Keep us posted that you are okay or evaccing or whatever - and trust we will be sending you the very best of vibrations for your safety. Godspeed.
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  • Just saw the yahoo video of the fire. Looks terrible with all that smoke and flying embers.

    Our prayers are with you all. Keep us updated of your missing friends.
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  • My Prayers are with you Champion . Let me know what we can do .

    God Bless

    Real
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    • Hi Guys.

      Thanks for all the support and kind words.

      Our friends are still missing............

      Such good people.

      This is definitely one of the worst events in Australian history.

      The death toll is now at 108.

      Those poor people.

      Thanks again for your prayers.

      Brett.
  • Best wishes & prayers goes out to you Brett, & to all other Aussies.

    Crossing my fingers praying your friends turn up ok.

    Wishing we could send some of our cold & snow/precipitation your way.

    Jared
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  • "DesignGuruRyan" Jackson lives in Vic, if I'm not mistaken...

    Anybody heard from him since the fires started?

    Brian
  • Brett - keep the updates going so we know you're okay. Let us know if you evac, too so we know you are safe.

    Perhaps it's time for all the Aussie Warriors in afflicted areas to give us a "hi" heads up so we don't need to worry.

    BTW - Anyone know if AlexR lives in that area?
  • Prayers to Oz from California USA where in the south we know about how winds+fire can be devastating.

    I hope you find your friends - stay safe yourself.

    I wish I knew what part of Oz master musician Heath the Wild Celtic of Slainte' is in. I am praying for him and all the Ozzies known and unknown.

    God bless.

    Pat
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    • I've been reading the reports. Incredible loss of life...people roasted in their cars trying to out run the fires...very sad.

      Some very ingenious survival strategy's though...like hiding in the pub cooler until the fire passes.

      Aussie-Aussie-Aussie...tougher than a boot heel. Hang in there we're praying it will get better.
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  • Cant escape the news of this horrible situation. What makes it all the more worse is that they believe most of these major fires were deliberately lit. Somewhere, someone is sitting watching this all unfold knowing they are responsible for loss of human life, wildlife, pets, property and natural landscapes.
    I hope the police catch them as they are going to receive the full force of the law.

    There is a fire about 20km from me still burning (Peats Ridge) and my home was pretty smoked out over the weekend but I cant imagine what the people in Vic are going through. I have always dreamed of living in a bush surrounded home but this really scares you and questions whether people should be living in wild places, its just so risky.

    Good to see relief efforts already pouring into affected areas and that the week is bringing cooler weather conditions.
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    • Thanks again everyone for their caring thoughts.

      HeySal we are fine thanks. We live just on the edge of the bush. The fires were about 15 minutes away from us.

      Unfortunately our friends are still missing, despite all our efforts to find them.

      They were in Kinglake West, one of the worst hit areas.

      Thanks again everyone for your kind thoughts.

      Brett.
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  • Oh My God - I just read some BBC update on those fires -- ARSEN? It also said that fire was reset after being put out!

    I hope the people get to those *******s and throw them in their own flames before the law can get to them. 25 years max, my ass. Those fire freaks deserve to burn at the stake.
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    • My prayers are with you. for the meantime, just do what you think is right to protect not only yourself but also of your love ones. Looks like global warming is WARNING us now. Its not yet too late to start making our environment friendly-to-us again.
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  • I am praying for all of you there in Australia. Hope that mother nature will not that cruel anymore! I also pray for your friends who have gone missing. God bless you all.
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    • I just want to say thanks to all the Warriors here who have been emailing us their best wishes during these fires, it is really appreciated by us here.

      I live in the central goldfields, and only 90k from Horsham fires, and 70k from Bendigo Fires, and 60k from Ballarat.... right in the middle of that triangle, and it is a real worry.

      It is now up to nearly 200 people killed in the fires and goodness only knows how many in hospital, and thousands of homes destroyed.

      Where I live it is very 'suburban' and seems another world away from where these fires are, even though it is so close!

      The never-ending drought of the past few years has made this fire a total disaster, the worst in our recorded history.

      Our prayers and well wishes go out to those who have been caught up in this catastrophy!
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  • Actually... the fires in 2002-03 were much more widespread but didnt receive this coverage as it was all national park rather than homes and humans (still a great loss in my eyes, but part of nature).

    The problem here is not a drought, but simply climatic change resulting in less rain, drier lands and thus when a fire comes, alot more land burns alot faster. Add to that rapid population growth and people moving close to the bush, and its a recipe for disaster.

    Remember that fire is a natural part of the world, it brings a renewal of life. But when houses are placed in fire prone areas there is great risk to human life and property.

    This is an excellent article published this morning about how this sort of thing is just going to keep happening over and over again:
    Scientists warned us this was going to happen | smh.com.au
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  • Any news on your friends Brett?

    What a hellish situation. I'm not watching the news at the moment because fires like that scare the crap out of me.

    I hope they get the arsonist/s and show them no mercy.
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  • Why does everyone keep harping on climate change when these fires are already known to be started by Arson? I realize it burned so explosively because the area is dry - I've lived in desert areas before and have experienced those fires ---------but when they are started by humans we should concentrate on finding what humans were sick enough to do that.
    It was bad enough they did it once, but that news report I read said that
    a few of those fires were restarted after being put out.

    We need to stop using everything that happens as a chance to say "climate change". Arsen is not climate change - It could be considered another form of human caused desertification, but come on - this isn't Mom Earth - this is sociopaths.
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    • Now they are saying probably only one of the fires were started by arson. Others were natural.

      I agree with you that people who start a fire anywhere are the lowest forms of life. even if it doesnt kill people, it will kill wildlife and nature.
      Unfortunately finding evidence to catch them is extremely difficult.
      Someone could literally drive past in a bunch of traffic and throw a cigarette from a window to start a blaze like this and unless someone sees them the police have no chance of catching them.
      It must be very hard to investigate such a crime.
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    Our prayers are with you. You don't need to worry. we are with you.
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    • Our prayers goes with you. Hope everything's going to be OK. We should really act now, because This is now GLOBAL WARMING. I hope change will come, good change
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  • This tragic incident was caused by arsonist, I wonder how they can sleep tight at night, they should burn in hell for risking and wasting hundred lives and properties..

    by the way I'm praying for all the people affected with this incident, may god guide you all.. keep safe~
  • Many prayers from everyone here, Brett!
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  • To Brett and ALL Family, Friends and Love Ones of the Australian Fires:

    I am praying for your friends and all the people who are affected by this tragedy. That includes the people who have friends or family in those areas.

    I realize this is no longer a mother nature issue but arson. However, I can totally relate. I survived Hurricane Katrina (my house did not) and there were friends and family missing for days, some weeks before reuniting. It was a horrible situation and one I can't imagine ever going through again.

    The fact that, as one Warrior put it, sociopath arsonist, is behind this is unthinkable to me. I sit here and shake my head in disbelief. I want to do something more. Pray is powerful.

    But, I remember when people from all over either came here to New Orleans right away to help out or sent us clothes, food, water and a million other things you don't think about until you're without.

    Anyone looking to help out. Here's a place to start. If anyone knows of any other ways to help all the folks in Australia, please share them with us.

    Australian Red Cross

    Praying for Aussie
    Mirza
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  • It's astounding to believe that just two nights ago, there were two more fires started by an arsonist in the area. Having seen the death and destruction that's already happened, they still lit more fires.

    I have no idea how some people's minds work. What makes them think that way? People like that are just not fit to be members of society.

    Now there's a pastor who is saying that the bushfires are God's punishment for Victoria legalising abortion: Pastor's abortion dream inflames bushfire tragedy | smh.com.au

    Sigh.

    Audrey
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    • Hello to all my wonderful fellow Warriors.

      I'm sorry for the slow reply. As you can imagine, it has been a week from hell.

      It is with deep regret, that I wish to inform you that my friends and their beautiful daughters have been found deceased in a neighboring property.

      My sincere condolences go out to both the family & friends of Paul & Karen Rolands. We are all thinking of you during this extremely difficult time.

      I can't begin to imagine how they are feeling......

      This has continued to grow into the largest natural disaster in the history of Australia. Over 180 people have died so far with predictions that number could soar to over 300!!!!!


      These fires have also claimed over 1000 homes. Yes 1000!

      As you can well imagine, this has affected and will continue to affect many people for years to come. Having said that, I decided that I would like to create a "space" for all of those who have been affected by this horrible disaster. I have set up a blog @ VictorianBushFireForum

      I am also in the process of trying to set up a forum @ VictorianBush FireForum/Forum. I installed phpbb, but thought that VB would be better. I have emailed the good people at VB in the hope that they will donate a free copy of their forum software for the cause.

      If anyone has any suggestions or experience with forums I would love to hear from you. I have never had any experience with forums before so this is slowing my progress in helping the victims, friends and families of this horrible disaster.

      Once again a big thankyou to all of you who have given me such wonderful support during this difficult time. I really appreciate you all.

      Warm Regards

      Brett.
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  • My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Australia.

    Brett - I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your friends and their children. Devastating.
  • Ah geez.

    I'm so sorry.
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  • Very sorry to hear about your friends Brett.


    Try SMF or myBB for free forum software
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    • Hi Rebecca,

      Thanks for that. I've gone for SMF. It seems great.

      Kind Regards

      Brett.
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