Aussie Bush Fires
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@Kirwan Its fucken ridiculous is what it is, just lucky we have aircon in the house but I always feel for the wildlife. I have 4 water spots on the property I keep topped up for the Wallabies and Kangaroos etc. The fire danger is also high, it is so fucken dry the ground is like tinder and there is no decent rain forecast anytime soon.
My wife mentioned moving back to NZ last night, no idea if she was serious or not but if the temperatures keep climbing and climate related issues increase we may have to reassess living in the bush.
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I've seen higher temperatures in Penrith than in Arkaroola and Finke at the same time of year. Amazing what a heat sink can do with modern infrastructure.
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@Hooroo yeah when we went to Olympis is was high 40's but as you say, dry heat...
I dont mind the heat, but its bad enough when it gets over 30 here.
Was talking to my mate last night who is on holiday from Rockhampton said he isnt looking forward to heading back next week.
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@taniwharugby humidity is a bitch
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Interesting to think of the fuel load in that way - up to 50% increase in available hazard. Probably contributes to they can't do hazard reductions as often
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Looks like the Blue Mountains are done for. Gospers is currently out of control and tending towards Kurrajong Heights. The topography will have it roar up the valley and Thursday's forecast is looking dim. Maximum of 43 and winds northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h in the morning. So likely to jump the road and burn unabated until it gets to Warragamba Dam.
All the main towns along the Great Western Highway could be affected.
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@antipodean Looks pretty fucken grim and summer has just started.