Victorian Bushfire (Snake Valley)

[xstream (John)]

I thought some of you would be interested to know Ken's (ballaratdragons) town is under threat at this very moment.

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/incid...#1384799373874

My thoughts and best of luck are with you Ken.

[Dave47tuc (David)]

7 news just reported a big bushfire in the Snake Valley area.

Our thoughts are with all those fire fighters and people in the area.

Special thoughts for Ken and his family and friends.

[asimov (John)]

Our thoughts are with those effected. I hope this rain we've been having in SA for the last 10 hrs or so is headed that way.

[RB (Andrew)]

Our thoughts are with you guys.......

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

I hope Ken and everyone else in Snake Valley is safe.

[Twokids]

My thoughts are with you, Ken. I hope you and your family keep safe.

[Wombat_In_Space (Darren)]

Been talking to ken most of the afternoon and evening will post more info once things have become more stable and will let everyone know.

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Thanks Darren. Keep hearing Snake Valley mentioned on the news. Thinking of Ken, Jake and Harry. Hope they are safe... and the big Dob, and Bert's EQ and long tube 8".

[astroron (Ron)]

I was going to post a message about the fires ,but you all have beaten me to it.
Keep safe Ken and the family,we are all thinking of you, I hope all turns out well for you.astroron

[Wombat_In_Space (Darren)]

OK here are some pics of the fire from Kens house tonight Ken has given me permission to post them for him.

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Thanks for the photos.
Stay safe Ken!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

I typed a lengthy update but when I clicked on 'Post Quick Reply' it didn't post it. I won't write it all again as it was very long.
Basically, it said: thank you for your best wishes. It has been a bad day but we are safe now. 3 houses burnt down so far and the camp was burnt out but they saved the buildings. Raining now.

[iceman (Mike)]

Great to hear everyone is safe. Do they know what started the fire?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I typed a lengthy update but when I clicked on 'Post Quick Reply' it didn't post it. I won't write it all again as it was very long.
Basically, it said: thank you for your best wishes. It has been a bad day but we are safe now. 3 houses burnt down so far and the camp was burnt out but they saved the buildings. Raining now.

I am glad everything is OK for you and your family, and that the house is ok.
how far away were the houses that burnt down?

[Dave47tuc (David)]

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I typed a lengthy update but when I clicked on 'Post Quick Reply' it didn't post it. I won't write it all again as it was very long.
Basically, it said: thank you for your best wishes. It has been a bad day but we are safe now. 3 houses burnt down so far and the camp was burnt out but they saved the buildings. Raining now.

Glad all is ok now Ken. Best to the people who lost houses.

Never been so happy to see the rain I bet

Thanks for the photo's Darren.

May it rain for a week.

[iceman (Mike)]

Pretty scray considering you guys were there for the camp last week! Glad the buildings made it through in-tact.

All the best to those who did lose property or livestock in the fires. I hope noone got hurt.

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

So glad to hear you and your family were okay Ken, I was thinking of you when it was pouring with rain here, which we only got 4mm out of, so hopefully you got something decent. In a way you a very lucky the camp was last weekend and not this weekend like I had thought.

[davidpretorius]

excellent news that everyone is safe!

[ving (David)]

glad everyones ok, feel sorry for those that lost thier homes tho...

[astroron (Ron)]

Glad to hear all are safe, all the best to everyone. astroron