My town was sooo lucky, the fires stopped just short of the edges of township and the wind changed direction, taking the fires around us instead of through our town.
I just feel so helpless, horrified, desperately sad for the families and relatives of those that have been lost to the fires.
It is truly a black day in Australian history. The entire north east/west parts of Victoria are still burning. So far, three townships have been wiped off the map, they are still counting more bodies, the toll was at 138 dead the last I heard but 200 is predicted.
I am about 250 kms away from the nearest worst firespots, so our town is relatively safe for the moment. But we are still on alert for any sudden spot fires that could flare up out of nowhere at any moment with a change in the weather conditions.
My prayers and thoughts go out to those affected by the bushfires.
