Today we noticed a lot smoke around and it is always a concern as we close to a pine forest. The bush telegraph got working and FB and I went up the road to the neighbours. A fire was right on the edge of the forest probably started by campers that come along the beach and then leave the embers glowing and not thinking what it is going to lead to.
3 helicopters were on the job dipping the water from the Tasman sea, Plus several teams from the local volunteer Fire Brigades. I would hate to think wat this has cost all because of someone's stupidity.
I hope they find out who did it. Here in the states they are more and more charging people to pay for those costs if they find the person who starts that kind of fire.
Such a good capture of the scene. We say here that if it wasnât started by lightning, then it is human error (stupidity). Thankful the sea was so close.
@louannwarren and lucky the sea was calm as last time it wasn't and the choppers had to go further to get the water in the river. Certainly no lightning around..
Really impressive to see the orange bags full of water. Hope itâs out now!