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*MAD DOG*
02-11-2009, 05:41 AM
Although it does not have an official name as yet, some are calling our recent fires "Black Saturday".

Here are some photos of the devastation.
*MAD DOG*
02-11-2009, 05:44 AM
Before you all ask, yes we have a skycrane helicopter called Elvis. :)

Here's more pictures.
*MAD DOG*
02-11-2009, 05:46 AM
A couple more.
*MAD DOG*
02-11-2009, 05:55 AM
Check out this koala.

http://player.video.news.com.au/heraldsun/#Reay9LDBRJjZcvLwFEDVTVmNzvM39fBl

They are normally not timid and get quite agressive with there claws. This one would have been whipped.
*MAD DOG*
02-11-2009, 05:55 AM
If you can help, please donate to the Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp
PreciousPups4U
02-11-2009, 07:52 PM
They have been showing that koala video on the news here. It's great the firefighter took the time to help an animal and I am the glad the animal was willing to accept help.

It is a huge tragedy to be sure for both the people and the animals. Hope they have it all under control soon.
TinyGiant
02-11-2009, 09:38 PM
I hope no yaris were hurt in the making of this film. thats really sucky. "cool" pictures though
Kaotic Lazagna
02-11-2009, 09:47 PM
Holy crap, that's crazy. If I had some dough, I'd definitely donate.
TheRealEnth
02-12-2009, 12:04 AM
goddam looks like an attack
KCALB SIRAY
02-12-2009, 12:07 AM
shit like this sickens me, I hate to see good people suffer. Just donated $50
*MAD DOG*
02-12-2009, 12:43 AM
shit like this sickens me, I hate to see good people suffer. Just donated $50

Thank you :thumbsup:
Kaotic Lazagna
02-12-2009, 01:07 AM
Two are being held in suspicion of arson.
*MAD DOG*
02-12-2009, 03:03 AM
They believe that one of the fires was deliberatly lit. The rest are being investigated, but lightning strikes started many of them.
Return of the Yarii
02-12-2009, 09:24 AM
I heard this morning that 2 men have been arrested in connection w/this.....
Thej3sta2
02-12-2009, 10:20 AM
hope everything is well man that sucks. on a positive note i didnt see a yari'
jclo3313
02-12-2009, 10:35 AM
Sad days to come. Sorry to see that kind of loss. I used to fight fire these shots are way worse than anything that I have ever seen.
*MAD DOG*
02-12-2009, 08:41 PM
Sad days to come. Sorry to see that kind of loss. I used to fight fire these shots are way worse than anything that I have ever seen.

It's officially the worst fire and disaster in peacetime of Australia's history. 181 dead (more to be found) and 1,831 homes lost so far.

There are still fires going. 330,000ha+ Burnt (that's over 40 times the size of Anaheim burnt to the ground).