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2009/2010 fire season busy or quiet ?

by Robert Stewart

Aug 4, 2009

With the fire season for SA and Vic approaching very quickly and being only 3 months away now is a good time to kick the footy around this forum and get everyones opinion on if they think this fire season will be busier than the 2008/2009 season or reasonably quiet

i'll go first with my opinion..... Since the 2008/2009 season here in SA was a balance between busy in some areas and quiet in others,with all the rain we've had during winter adding more fuel to already high fuel loads around areas like Mount Lofty and the South East once the el nino kicks in a couple months time im seeing it being a really busy season for South Australia starting late December or early January
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    Mel

    Well up in my area in QLD we have been trying to do as much hazard reduction burns as possible in the lead up to the fire season. Unfortunately weather and property preparedness hasnt been all that favourable at times.(its generally up to the property owner to put in fire breaks etc)
    There is alot of fuel on the ground, which Im sure once it dries out we will be in for some busy times ahead. We have had the usual arsonists around again (mosquito coils seem to be their favourite thing this year)
    Crews have already gone on Strike teams where there were already large wildfires (Rockhampton, Kingaroy, Blackbutt etc).
    The motto at my brigade is "Have truck will travel", so if anyone needs assistance dont hesitate in giving us a call

    Dec 14, 2009

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    Geoff A

    Between the 29th of December and 6th of January we have had our proverbial hanging out. I don't know what it is about New Years eve but there is always an incident for some reason. Check out our web page for details of our activity. www.ghvbfb.org.au

    Jan 10, 2010

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    Tony P

    I think it's safe to coment now about the last season - the way it was pretty mild! We had a scattering of fires of course, but nothing big and bad. Thankfully. 08-09 and Shit Saturday was enough for a long time. A mild winter season will do me too!

    May 20, 2010