Well, 2026 had promise, but that was 6 hours ago.
Driving home just after midnight celebrations with friends, I was alarmed to see a ribbon of fire in the Darling Ranges which appeared to be close to our suburb. The closer to home we got the more threatening the firestorm looked.
We got home at 1 am; it took us 15 minutes to throw some clothes and other critical items in the cars, and flee.
Our road is now closed off, and the fire is spreading through the properties.
Pics attached were taken from the front of the house just before we left.
My 55 years of motorcycling might have come to a premature end.
Fire & Emergency Services have not been able to provide fresh info for the last hour.
Happy New Year?
Most importantly, we and the dog are safe.
Haven't slept in 24 hours; thank god for Blend 43.
Richard
