An exhausted SES (Special Emergency Services) volunteer tries to call home.
Monday, February 9th, 2009 – DAY THREE
8:25am
We sleep solidly, despite lightning in the area (a big risk for additional fires). I snap awake with a start, with very little transition between my peaceful dreams and the stark reality of our smoky motel room [...]
Looking directly at the sun is no problem with the smoke as thick as it is.
Sunday, February 10th, 2009
7:00am
We receive a text message from Melbourne that they are getting heavy rains. They sadly have not come yet here in Mansfield or any other affected area. Taggerty held off the fires last night by [...]
It’s so hot today, even the candelabra has melted.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
We are prepared for a forecasted day of dense sweltering heat. Temperatures in excess of 48 degrees are on tap. Although I love the heat, I am also keenly aware that with forecasted winds of 100 kilometres per hour, this is heat [...]
