At least 35 killed by raging Australian wildfires


World | 206608 hits | Feb 07 9:46 pm | Posted by: Hyack
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Scorching hot temperatures and shifting winds combined to create a series of deadly wildfires in Australia on Saturday, claiming at least 35 lives and razing scores of private homes.

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  1. by avatar DrCaleb
    Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:33 pm
    Toll is up to 96 now. :(

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/w ... 687751.ece

  2. by avatar fifeboy
    Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:18 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    Toll is up to 96 now. :(

    http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/w ... 687751.ece
    This is horrible. I remember fires roaring up to within five Km. of my home. Saved by water bombers and several hundred men on the lines. I have never complained about their being too much snow since then.

  3. by avatar DrCaleb
    Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:45 pm
    Worst part is, of the 31 fires burning, most have been from Arsons.

  4. by avatar fifeboy
    Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:30 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    Worst part is, of the 31 fires burning, most have been from Arsons.

    I guess every society had its fair share of idiots and psychopaths.



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