Day's Fishin Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) This is the view of the fire going up at Webbs creek. I have been watching it for about 2.5 hrs Lets hope that it's contained quickly. Sorry but I can not get the size down to upload the picture! I have finally worked out how to upload 2 pictures! You should be able to see 3 helicopters. Jeff Edited October 13, 2013 by Day's Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Can u tell me have to upload cos I'm struggling too! Cheers scratchie!!! Btw..... Big fires up this way too. Salt ash and fingal bay alight. Edited October 13, 2013 by Scratchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks Jeff. I'm away at work at the moment, and Webbs Creek is worryingly close to my place (as the crow flies) thanks for the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Can u tell me have to upload cos I'm struggling too! Cheers scratchie!!! Btw..... Big fires up this way too. Salt ash and fingal bay alight. Hi Scratchie, I'm running windows 8 and compared to my old computer with windows xp this is a nightmare! I found by going into the photo library and selecting a photo then hit resize it will auto resize it but only to a set size, (where as I could resize on my old one to any dimensions I wanted to!)this is before you try to upload it to Fish Raider as it won't let you resize before you put it in the library! Maybe another Fish raider with better computer skills could give us both a pointer in the right direction? As for the fires, I just watched them on the today show, the Salt Ash and Fingal Bay fires are bad, Webbs Creek fire is still a worry but at least the wind has stopped here so should give the fire fighters a chance to get on top of it. Watching the crane working yesterday compared to the smaller eggbeaters makes you wonder why we don't have a dozen of them. The cost would be nowhere near the cost of lost houses, native animals, domestic animals and the most important loss of human life. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Scratchie, I'm running windows 8 and compared to my old computer with windows xp this is a nightmare! I found by going into the photo library and selecting a photo then hit resize it will auto resize it but only to a set size, (where as I could resize on my old one to any dimensions I wanted to!)this is before you try to upload it to Fish Raider as it won't let you resize before you put it in the library! Maybe another Fish raider with better computer skills could give us both a pointer in the right direction? As for the fires, I just watched them on the today show, the Salt Ash and Fingal Bay fires are bad, Webbs Creek fire is still a worry but at least the wind has stopped here so should give the fire fighters a chance to get on top of it. Watching the crane working yesterday compared to the smaller eggbeaters makes you wonder why we don't have a dozen of them. The cost would be nowhere near the cost of lost houses, native animals, domestic animals and the most important loss of human life. Jeff Agree. And if I could work out how to upload the pictures I have on my iPhone some are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I hope that no one suffered any harm or loss as a result of the fires pictured. It must be an awful worry to see them so close. Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameldownunder Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 On today Show they showed a firefighter at the border of a big fire, kicking some sand and stepping on the fire, trying to "extinguish" it. I hope they have better means and tools to keep the fire at bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 6 homes lost up Port Stephens way, lot of homes and yards not prepared for fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 6 homes lost up Port Stephens way, lot of homes and yards not prepared for fires. Have a look at the photos from my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Talking to one of the rfs guy's yesterday and he told me they lost 1 house and they had kids at Del Rio resort in lifejackets standing on the edge of the river ready to jump in as they did not know how they were going to get them out? And their talking about similar conditions tomorrow, lets hope the weather bureau is wrong as per usual when I want to fish! Jeff Edited October 14, 2013 by Day's Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Up Salt Ash there was a pregnant woman and eldery woman stuck in a dam, they were spotted by media chopper through the smoke and rescued, they were very lucky. A lot of houses/properties aren't fire prepared as so many have so much rubbish etc around houses, a disaster waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day's Fishin Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Up Salt Ash there was a pregnant woman and eldery woman stuck in a dam, they were spotted by media chopper through the smoke and rescued, they were very lucky. A lot of houses/properties aren't fire prepared as so many have so much rubbish etc around houses, a disaster waiting to happen. A big problem is the greenies in local councils who stop land owners clearing trees around their houses. I don't know anyone who lives on acreages that wants to clear the whole lot, why would they come to live in rural areas if they wanted to do that unless it was for veg gardens or a similar enterprise. I have customers that have requested permission to take down 15/20 meter high gums growing within a couple of meters of their house and have been told they can trim any over hanging branches only! What a joke, I think most of these halfwits live in townhouses or similar and have no idea what a 5 tonne tree can do to a house when it falls in high winds or how dangerous they are when a bush fire is close. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Agreed Jeff. There's an interesting read already from the port stephens mayor in papers regarding latest fires up that way, a lot of what he said I agree with. The last total fire ban we had we were asked the day before of availability for strike teams, 11hrs into toban we were finally notified of teams selected, not good management imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flickn Mad Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 you have to wonder how these fires start, I have no problem with smokers but the number of smokers I know personally who are intelligent educated and seemingly responsible people who still throw buts on the ground astounds me. Sure there are other ways these fires start but my first guess is always buts or bugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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