[happygolucky]

Every time I hear the news my heart goes out to them, her youngest 9 year old is very sensitive, she was depressed when a girl at school died and blamed herself, not sure how she will cope, at least they are a very close and supportive family, my daughters work is at home too as she has her laboratory, that's going to make interesting flames?? but every one will suffer grief and loss....but community spirit will lift people, the outlook is not good
Just read this post from NSW fire department Main points from the 4:05 briefing -
 * Despite the very best efforts of firefighters and the community, and despite our best hopes, the forecast for tomorrow is about as bad as it gets.
 * There are no mass evacuations but if you don't need to be in the fire affected areas, don't be there.
 * Do not leave your decisions to the last minute.
 * Do not wait for the fire truck to be on your back doorstep before taking action....
 * Do not think a fire won't happen to you.
 * Do not wait for a phone call, text message or knock on the door.
 * Do not expect a fire truck.
 * If your plan is to leave, leave early - such as early in the morning. Follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan.

[happygolucky]

Its 6 in the morning down under and time to leave the house to  mother nature.......I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes, cannot think of much but at least they have each other......they may or may not come back to their home but they have to leave NOW!

[Lesley Silvester]

It's sounds like the authorities know what they are doing. It must be hard to leave your home behind but at least they are safe.

[happygolucky]

Problems all round I fear.....not a great night for all of us!  the fear would be grid lock on the road, the fire is coming down the road out of where they live but there are other roads to take