BUSHFIRES.
Unfortunately the threat of bushfire, is a part of the Australian Summer in some locations. And where I live in the Adelaide Hills that is a regular threat that is confronted.
Fire fighting aircraft.
Cudlee Creek fire, January 2020.
The most recent devastating bushfire to occur near my home QTH was the Cudlee Creek fire. The fire burnt to about 5 km from my home.
About 22,300 hectares were burnt, 83 homes destroyed and one person was killed.
Below are some photos of the fire which I took during the morning from my backyard.
About 22,300 hectares were burnt, 83 homes destroyed and one person was killed.
Below are some photos of the fire which I took during the morning from my backyard.
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Below are some photos I took with my i-phone whilst on the 'fire ground' following the fire.
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The Porter Scrub Conservation Park
The Charleston Conservation Park
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The Porter Scrub Conservation Park
Donation centre at Mount Barker
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Sampson Flat fire, January 2015.
The Sampson Flat commenced on 2nd January 2015. It burnt an area more than 20,000 acres (49,000 acres) and destroyed 27 houses and 140 outbuildings. There were 134 reported injuries.
The 3 photos below were taken at my friend's property not long after the fire commenced.
The 3 photos below were taken at my friend's property not long after the fire commenced.
The photo below was taken of the fire from my backyard.
The photo below was taken from the Adelaide Airport.
Below is an aerial view of the damage caused by the fire.