Victorian Bushfire Hell
Saturday 7th February 2009 is still very fresh in every Australians mind – A day from Hell itself for Victorians.
Few could have imagined worse conditions to fuel the fury of the Bushfires that have ravaged, and continue to ravage, many areas within Victoria. Melbourne’s hottest day on record topped 46.4c (also record for any Australian capital city) – but few in affected areas had time to note the new record, defending their properties and themselves against the hellish fire front.
Victoria is familiar with Bushfires – this is an event all Victorians must prepare for each summer. The difference this year is the shear magnitude of lost life, with the death toll expected to continue to rise over the coming days and even weeks.
While I have been lucky enough to not have been affected by this tragedy, I feel that the best way for me to assist at this time is to dig into my wallet and make a donation to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal (2009).
