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teecheedeedee
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Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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Bush fires in Australia.
Horrendous fires in Victoria. Death toll is circa 130 at the time of this post, and at least 750 homes have been destroyed. Pretty ghastly stuff. I believe there are several charities, including the Red Cross, which people can donate to to help out rescue and relief efforts.
It's certaily disturbing that investigators claim that the fires may have been started by arsonists. But I'll reserve my judgement until they conduct a more thourough analysis. Sadly, if the fires were deliberately lit, it's reasonably unlikely that those responsible will be caught.
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Jamiroca
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:16 |
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I think it's right for those who started the fires should be charged with murder.I believe this because anyone who lives in Australia should be fully aware of how trechorus bush fires really are. My deepest sympathies go out to those affected by these selfish acts.
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Seb
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 18:13 |
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Very sad news, both earth and living people have been hurted hard.
Can someone explain what/who those "arsonists" are? Thanks.
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deesh
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| Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 19:15 |
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| I think it's right for those who started the fires should be charged with murder.I believe this because anyone who lives in Australia should be fully aware of how trechorus bush fires really are. My deepest sympathies go out to those affected by these selfish acts. |
I agree.
About 35 miles from me, the little town is dealing with an arsonists as well, but I don't think anyone has been killed because of it.
Peace and Blessings to Oz.
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teecheedeedee
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 01:41 |
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Death toll now 173. Seb - an arsonist is someone who deliberately starts fires. I think that in most cases it is linked to a mental illness/condition, or some kind of urge to create chaos. I'm sure wikipedia will give a more accurate description than I can.
And yet flooding in another region of Australia is taking place. Truly bizzare.
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mr.az
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| Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 05:19 |
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this shit must stop
also, i hope the people in australia is ok
is so sad to see the world in this way 
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caroli
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| Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 14:52 |
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A lot of people is passing away just because some people like to see everything burning! Damn them and all their things!
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Sandriche
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 00:14 |
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they report here everyday in the news ..showing what some people had to experience...also kids...peope are donating a lot of money.....
luckily i am far away enough of fires and floods...frightening pics...
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MissyM
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 05:53 |
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Absolutely terrible what has happened over in Victoria not just the human lives lost and people affected but there have been countless millions of wildlife perish in these fires. Really sad.
If anyone wants to help and donate the red cross australia are raising money for all those affected you can go to
http://redcross.org.au
that's the official australian red cross website and the RSPCA australia are also taking donations to help some of the injured wildlife too.
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