We all want rain at the moment.
The temperatures have finally dropped but we haven’t seen the sun since Friday. Can’t open windows or doors because of smoke and ash. I’m not running the Z’s or BitCharG’s around with the ash. Going crazy as it is because I want to clean my home, but isn’t worth it until things settle down. The feline Z chasers are suffering too, no energy so is lucky the cars are staying clean and ash free.
Hoping you all escape the same fate as Canberra.
And thanks to Aaron for reassuring everyone I was ok. Still gonna race ya one of these days!!!!
Latest Fire Information- released by the Emergency Services Bureau at 1200 Wednesday 22 January 2003
There is no immediate danger to any Canberra suburb.
ACT Emergency Services Bureau says that conditions continue to remain calm after the easterly moved in on Tuesday evening.
Fires to the North west of Canberra are approximately 6km from Belconnen, and this fire is currently contained. Mopping up operations will include aerial bombing.
Fires to the south of Canberra are approximately 25kms south of Tuggeranong. The fire front extends some 50kms from Mt Bimberi to the Murrumbidgee River. This is under close scrutiny. In the south, Army chainsaw crews will continue to clear roads.
Residents should remain alert and prepare for high temperatures over the weekend.
The total fire ban has been extended until midnight on Monday 27 January 2003.
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