The Mt Archer National Park is usually a tranquil place to visit.
Typical Australian bush land, inhabited by lots of native birds and animals. 
Gorgeous bush walks, with a kiosk and picnic area at the top of the mountain.Look out for swooping magpies and kookaburras!
After years of drought and not enough clearing and bunrning off done in the National Park a bushfire has been raging on Mt Archer for thwo weeks.Last weekend these fires threatens lives and houses in the suburbs which join the park area.
This family is the only one which has lost their home due to the fire. Locals and businesses have quickly come to their aid to set them up in a house with clothes and furnishing. Aussies are always generous in these situations.
This is how the area looks now.
This family is the only one which has lost their home due to the fire. Locals and businesses have quickly come to their aid to set them up in a house with clothes and furnishing. Aussies are always generous in these situations.
This is how the area looks now.We are very thankful to our local firies and all the voluteers from other places who have battled these blazes, risking their own lives, in the last couple of weeks.
Apparently the fire is expected to keep burning until it rains.....
It makes me so sad, and angry, to see this. Even one family losing their home is too much. How wonderful that the local community had pitched in to help. I am cranky that the firies are not allowed to control burn as in past years - this should have been prevented.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame to lose all of that. I am sure everyone is thankful though that more homes weren't lost. Are you very close to this park?
ReplyDeleteHi Ruby,
ReplyDeleteWe have a friend, Gwenda, who is currently visiting Rockhampton, but is not near the bushfire area.
How sad it is that governments don't burn off any more, for this situation wouldn't have happened.
Praying for rain for you!
Blessings,
Jillian
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