Wild weather today

100ha Fire currently near Stoneyford More info http://fireweb.nre.vic.gov.au/

Find out what's happening on fireweb 

Where there is smoke, there is panic

Apparently, according to rednecks around Colac last weekend. "The Otways were alight"- That wind was very scary . Many of my few friends,( why are they all in the CFA)were off " to fight".
I looked over to the south, went past the office in a panic; nobody about . Calm returned . There is lots of burning going on and the restrictions are lifted. If you are concerned, the best number to ring is 1800 240 667 for up to date news,reports and comments. Otherwise bookmark http://fireweb.dse.vic.gov.au where you will find these up to date map gems under "State maps". Very calm air periods on autumn days exaggerates the contrast and the danger of breakouts when the wind picks up like it did in the middle of the day! You try sailing now in the evening!
I will put the map up soon you can see how good it is for getting info quickly and locally .