[stenchofdeath]

I live in Victoria, there was 2 fires around near me, but not really close enough to cause any real concern. One had 6 fire units attending it, and i don't know the other one. I was watching fire trucks go past my friends place on saturday when i was there. There was also smoke blotting out the mountains where i live from the fires that were burning in other parts of the state. Those firefighters are real heroes, imagine wearing fire suits on a day as hot as that. Everyone seems really affected by it. Unfortunately some people get too emotionally involved. I have someone texting me, telling me she is crying because of it. Sure it's bad, but what can the normal person really do except make a donation, or post a comment on a site? I don't allow myself to get that emotionally involved in it. I just keep it in perspective. Lets not forget that some of these fires are suspected of being deliberately lit. Our PM is calling those responsible "Mass murderers". It will be very interesting to see what justice will be handed out to those responsible. Our country is generally very weak when it comes to jail terms or punishment. Apparently in N.S.W they have caught a 31 yr old and a 15 yr old who are suspected of lighting fires up there.