I just wanted to drop you a line saying we are still safe. We are not out of danger yet, we are still on alert. The cars are still pack, and it is amazing how much stuff I have managed to get in the cars. I had a few very sentimental things that I wanted to save, so because we had time today I have taken them to a friends house for the time being (just in case).
The unknown is a killer. We have tried to keep the day as normal as possible for the kids with out panicking them. And we succeeded. I finally gave in last night and went and got some sleep around 4 in the morning. Hubby got up early and let me sleep in a bit. However it was hard to do with the phone ringing constantly with concerned family and friends checking on us. So I got up and double checked everything.
Now a little update on our burning state.
The authorities have now employed the help of the army. We also have other fireman and women coming in from other state, as well as Canada, USA, New Zealand and Germany. They are coming to help and to also learn how to prevent this disaster happening in their country (mainly the Over seas helpers).
The total land area of Victoria is 237,629 km², (91,749 sq mi), (statistics from Wikipedia). It has been estimated that at least ¼ of the state, is on fire or has been effected by fire. This may seem a small amount of land considering, but the facts speak louder.
As of 10pm Sunday there are 84 confirmed deaths, and many people have not been accounted for. There are over 640+ houses that have been burnt. There are at least 12 people in hospital with severe burns, it has been said that at least 4 of theses burn victims are most likely not going to survive.
It has also been reported that some Firemen are driving past bodies in cars, and are unable to stop trying to get the fire in control.
There are some suburbs that have been completely guttered. Many survivors are saying that it is like a war zone. There are many horror stories, and many miracle stories of survival. Many people are left with only the clothes on their back and have lost everything. The authorities are saying that it is going to take more than a week or two before some of these fires are out.
As I am typing this it has just been reported that one of our Newsreaders who has retired has been confirmed dead. Brian Naylor. He was having trouble coming to terms with the death of his son, nine months ago from a light plane crash. Brian Naylor was on our Television screens for over 50 years.
There is so much more devastation to come. But for now I have said enough.
For all those who have lost their lives. Rest in Peace.
For all those who have lost loved one, you are in my thoughts.
To all those that are out there risking their lives for us, Thank you, there are not enough words I can say, or would be enough to say what needs to be said. Be safe.
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