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Title: Fires around abbyards Post by: Kris on February 15, 2013, 08,11:02 AM There have just been heaps of fires posted on cfa web site after we got a big thunder storm come thru
Alot of the normal tracks are burning as well as mt cobber. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: ACTHEJB on February 15, 2013, 08,19:50 AM Fires listed at BUCKLAND JUNCTION YARRABCK TRACK, CHESHUNT- PARADISE FALLS, BUCKLAND VALLEY - NELSON CK, MOUNT COBBLER, BENNIES LAKE COBBLER RD, CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK, MT BUFFALO THE HILL OF ROCK, BUFFALO RIVER SANDY CREEK NORTH, YARRABULLA DOZER BROW N TRACK, YARRARABULA CREEK TRK, MT BUFFALO GOLDIES SPUR TRACK. Just to name a few.
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: David Smith on February 15, 2013, 08,25:54 AM Not looking good up there at the moment. ???
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Timmers on February 15, 2013, 09,46:12 AM oh dear :( its not looking good at all, lets not keep our hopes to high.
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 15, 2013, 11,26:59 AM 0.5KM NE MOUNT COBBLER - MOUNT COBBLER
Last Updated: 15/02/13 06:36:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:MOUNT COBBLER Type:BUSHFIRE Size:UNKNOWN Status:GOING Resources:0 Status: GOING 3.5KM SE BENNIES - BENNIES LAKE COBBLER RD Last Updated: 15/02/13 06:34:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:BENNIES LAKE COBBLER RD Type:BUSHFIRE Size:0.50 HA. Status:GOING Resources:1 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Last Updated: 15/02/13 06:20:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:2.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:2 NELSON CREEK - BUCKLAND VALLEY - NELSON CK Last Updated: 15/02/13 06:40:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:BUCKLAND VALLEY - NELSON CK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:UNKNOWN Status:GOING Resources:0 5KM E BUCKLAND JUNCTION - BUCKLAND JUNCTION YARRABCK TRA Last Updated: 15/02/13 06:43:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:BUCKLAND JUNCTION YARRABCK TRA Type:BUSHFIRE Size:UNKNOWN Status:GOING Resources:0 PARADISE FALLS - CHESHUNT- PARADISE FALLS Last Updated: 15/02/13 06:42:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CHESHUNT- PARADISE FALLS Type:BUSHFIRE Size:UNKNOWN Status:GOING Resources:0 It doesn’t look good at all, fires all around :o The only thing I’m worried about is the skylights in the little shed; I never got around to putting that mesh over them. But one positive, this time we're insured. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 15, 2013, 11,44:41 AM From what I can work out this is the closest fire to the property at about 12 km away. 5KM E BUCKLAND JUNCTION - BUCKLAND JUNCTION YARRABCK TRA This is the fire I think will give us grief if it doesn’t get stopped. It's about 35 km away but Abbeyard is right in its path. PARADISE FALLS - CHESHUNT- PARADISE FALLS Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Timmers on February 15, 2013, 12,11:12 PM pray :-[
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 15, 2013, 12,26:20 PM These fires have not started as close as the 06 fires did; the 06 fires stared in the hills immediately behind the property. One was called the Brandy creek fire, Brandy creek is the creek that the hunters place is next to. The other fire was called the Whiskey creek fire, that's the creek that runs through the property next to us. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: David Smith on February 15, 2013, 12,47:34 PM The biggest problem will be if they shut all the tracks on us.
Hoping the rain this week will put them out but it's a long shot. Bom forecasts some rain and cooler temps this week. Let's hope the cfa and dse can get it under control. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Kris on February 15, 2013, 12,54:20 PM looks like they are calling on a few strike groups to hit the area ;D they arnt big ATM so hopefully that controls the lines
its down hill to the shed so it give us alot more time Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 15, 2013, 10,52:16 PM 5KM E BUCKLAND JUNCTION - BUCKLAND JUNCTION YARRABUCK TR
Last Updated: 16/02/13 03:02:00 AM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:BUCKLAND JUNCTION YARRABUCK TR Type:BUSHFIRE Size:1.50 HA. Status:CONTAINED Resources:11 The fire closest to the property is now contained as of 3am this morning and it looks like they are on to a few of the fires in the area. The one Bennies is still listed as going but has one resourse there. No change to the fire at CHESHUNT- PARADISE FALLS, that's the fire to the North East of us. 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Last Updated: 15/02/13 11:12:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:2.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:4 Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 16, 2013, 07,54:23 AM The Catherine Razor fire is now 25 HA :-\ 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Last Updated: 16/02/13 04:11:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:25.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:5 Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Willbar on February 16, 2013, 10,13:14 PM The Catherine Razor fire is now 25 HA :-\ 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Last Updated: 16/02/13 04:11:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:25.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:5 Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Kris on February 16, 2013, 11,51:27 PM its looking better now the weather has been stable and they are getting alot of the smaller fires under control so if this keeps up we should be ok
If i can i will go have a look in the next few days or weeks (If Safe to do so) Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Willbar on February 17, 2013, 01,33:34 AM its looking better now the weather has been stable and they are getting alot of the smaller fires under control so if this keeps up we should be ok Thanks KrisIf i can i will go have a look in the next few days or weeks (If Safe to do so) Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 17, 2013, 06,37:30 AM 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK
Last Updated: 17/02/13 04:06:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:76.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:42 The fire south of the property is three times the size it was last time there was an update. But they are hitting it with 42 resources so maybe they will get on top of it. The start of Razor track is about 13 km down the road from our property, Catherine station is about 7 km down the road from the property. From the name of the fire I'd guess that the fire is somewhere between those points. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 17, 2013, 06,59:51 AM CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Fire is now showing up on the Sentinal webpage.
http://sentinel.ga.gov.au/acres/sentinel/index.shtml (http://sentinel.ga.gov.au/acres/sentinel/index.shtml) It's actually further away from the property at about 13.4 km as the crow flies. Its inside the loop made of Razor and West Buffalo Track and most of the fire is heading to the South East away from the property. A bit of rain would help but there is none coming in the next few days. I think they will be turning Razor into a Super Hwy with the dozers :P Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Serge C on February 17, 2013, 07,18:46 AM Thanks for the updates, Tim. As club members, we are looking at two issues. 1. We hope and pray the property escapes un-scathed from the current fires. 2. We are mindful of the impact the fires may (or may not) have on the High Country Ride. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Rodney on February 17, 2013, 07,30:19 AM Yes Tim i see what your saying , we had a fire at Kangaroo Ground over Christmas coming from the South we always thought if one came it would come from the North.But they hit it hard and stopped it within about a k from our joint. But lets all try and stay positive about Abbeyard if it gets cancelled we will hold a private one and more chance of winning the bike. ;D
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 18, 2013, 02,13:45 AM 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK
Last Updated: 18/02/13 09:29:00 AM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:330.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:61 It's still growing, hope it's a good day for them today there. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Peter r on February 18, 2013, 05,54:38 AM Bugger Abbeyard
There a massive fire burning out my window in Epping, complete with Explosions !! 5 Choppers in the sky some with Water Bombing Equipment. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Serge C on February 18, 2013, 06,32:24 AM Well, if it all gets too hairy over there, you, Jo and the boys can head over here. No fires, but plenty of smoke haze please! We hosted some friends from Kangaroo Ground a couple of weeks ago, when fire threatened their place, so you're welcome too! Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Peter r on February 18, 2013, 09,58:22 AM Alls Well up here in Epping!!
Man what a Arvo, Choppers, Cop Cars, Tv Crews, 5 Zillion CFA Trucks and Traffic Bedlam. what an eventful Time. I got on top of my Garage and took some Happy Snaps and watch the Spectacular Air Show, the Tv Choppers sit way up high while the Water Bomber Choppers fly in and around the Fire. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 18, 2013, 08,52:33 PM 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK
Last Updated: 19/02/13 05:01:00 AM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:400.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:51 It's only grown to 400 Ha from 330 Ha yesterday, given the day that yesterday was that's good news. Also the number of resources has dropped by 10, another sign. Looking at Sentinal it has burnt to Razor, propably a burn off. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 19, 2013, 09,01:26 PM 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK
Last Updated: 20/02/13 01:44:00 AM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:450.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:26 It's grown another 50 Ha, looking at the Sentinal Hotspots website it looks a lot bigger than 450Ha. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Timmers on February 19, 2013, 09,56:37 PM :-\
hopefully they can get the upper hand with this cooler stil weather Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Al.C on February 19, 2013, 10,21:59 PM Cool weather, we have had mid 30's up here all week.
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: David Smith on February 19, 2013, 11,20:37 PM Sad day for the high country today their backburning Razor Track.
Ive been speaking with parks and dse and thier happy with the efforts of the fire crew and there on top of it solong as nothing further happens to stir up the fire. Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Rob on February 20, 2013, 08,27:16 AM Razor track/ catherine station fire now 1800 ha, thats 4 times bigger than yesterday. Have i read this info right?
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Zeb Colic on February 20, 2013, 10,25:56 AM Hey rob can you stop updating the fire status around the block , it really stresses me out because if the high country ride gets cancelled their goes half the calendar rides for the year . ;D
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: David Smith on February 20, 2013, 10,34:56 AM I think / hope thats a missprint i spoke to dse and parks today and they seamed happy with the efforts in getting it put out.
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 20, 2013, 11,32:47 AM Your right Rob, the probably forgot to add the amount that they had burnt to contain it. 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Last Updated: 20/02/13 05:14:00 PM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:1800.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:26 As I said this morning after seeing Sentinel it looked a lot bigger than 450Ha, the fire edge is several Km of Razor track. Title: Re: Fires around abbeyard Post by: Tim Dykes on February 21, 2013, 12,33:34 AM 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK
Last Updated: 21/02/13 10:10:00 AM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:1800.00 HA. Status:GOING Resources:14 No change in the size of the fire reported as yet today, there is a band of rain passing through there at the moment. The number of recourses is down again. Looking at Sentinel it looks very good as there is only one small area that is still burning. Dave, they do know what they are talking about :) Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Timmers on February 21, 2013, 04,22:25 AM good news tim :D
Title: Re: Fires around abbyards Post by: Tim Dykes on February 23, 2013, 02,33:00 AM Latest update, looks good, fire contained and no change in size from the 1800Ha :)
Sentinel also shows not hot spots at all in that area :) That Ovens Fire is still burning on it's western front, it's a fair way into the Buckland valley, from Sentinel I measure about 4km SE from Beveridges station still burning. Phesant Creek Track, the track where the two DSE people were killed the other week, is the track we use when we cross Beveridges. 27KM NE MT BULLER - CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Last Updated: 23/02/13 09:47:00 AM Fire Agency District:OVENS Name:CATHERINE STATION RAZOR TRACK Type:BUSHFIRE Size:1800.00 HA. Status:CONTAINED Resources:7 Hope we don't have any more fires up there for the rest of the season. |