*** February 2009 Victorian Bushfires - Australia's Worst Natural Disaster ***

On Saturday February 7, 2009 the temperature in the city reached 46.4C (or 115.5F), making it the hottest Melbourne day on record. The sad reality in Victoria is that with these temperatures comes devastating bush fires and loss of property and tragic loss of life. Many thanks to the thousands of fire-fighters who work bravely and tirelessly at these incredibly difficult times to keep us as safe as possible. And my thoughts go out to all the affected families and their friends who have lost loved ones and irreplaceable memories.

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An absolute national tragedy.

Bye for now, BomberBoy