Close call

[beren]

Had a fire wipe out a bush reserve that borders my parents house in Perth yesterday. My Mum and brother were preparing Christmas eve dinner when the fire hit mid afternoon, I didn't get there until after it was contained but they couldn't believe how intense and quickly it spread and it looked pretty dodgy for a while with houses in danger but the Fire's with the help of 4 water helicopters got it under control .Power was cut off for the rest afternoon and all the neighbors rallied to help with the dinner by wiping up a weber etc and gathered around for beers/wine. It was great to see out of some adversity good community spirit shine through one of our neigbors took some incrediable images but havent got them yet but Ive attached a couple of pics , my parents house is at the back of the one where the red 4WD is parked .

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Holy Cow - is everyone alright?

[mickoking]

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Holy Cow - is everyone alright?

I hope all affected by bush fires have a fantastic and safe Christmas with their loved ones

[Kal (Andrew)]

A fire that close to so many houses would have been quite scary!

Glad to hear that they got it under control and everything turned out ok!

[Sausageman (Mike Boggan)]

I second that Micko.

Good on yer Firey's, and a peaceful holiday wish to all the emergency services wherever they are.

Mike

[Ric]

A bit too close for comfort that one. Glad to see it all ended well and was contained quickly.

Cheers

[Striker (Tony)]

That would have been so scary.

That fire looks huge.

Glad everyone is Ok Stuart

[ispom]

incredible fire catastrophes,
not conceivable in Germany
for the heavens sake!

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

You won't forget this Christmas.

[ving (David)]

too close!
having bushland nearby is good but there are obvious drawbacks hey!

[h0ughy (David)]

Just found this post, did you get any other pics Stuart? WOw, that makes for a hot christmas lunch!! hope there was no property damage, but what about the wildlife that lived in that oasis? were there casualties there?

[Harb]

I believe the main course was Smoked Ham Houghy

Recon all the neighbours have new pets as well.........hope everything turned out well in the end