The Kelmscott fires!

On Sunday the 20th of February there was some huge flames around the Kelmscott area.  I cant remember but i think 66 houses burned down.  We were just on our way to the evening service when we thought it best to just quickly drive past Dwaynes office since the fire was so close.  When we got there, the air was full of smoke and Dwayne had to evacuate his office just for in case. The street was closed on both sides of the street.  We also took some precaution by watering down the roof and the gutters to make sure all the dry leaves are soaked ;-) pretty cool to see the choppers fly over your head with all that water!

 The open field opposite Dwaynes office full of smoke

 This is in the shopping center.  Everyone that evacuate came to this shopping center.  You can see in the far right that a old age home was evacuated.  Heaps of old people in wheelchairs.  Felt so sorry for these people

 Road blocked off by Police

A guy close to Dwaynes office showing how close the fire is

 Dwayne hosing down the roof and gutters....

 Take that fire!!! haha, Dwayne striking a pose ;-)

 Aahhhh Doesnt it go well together ;-)

Getting some drinks... never know how long you will have to wait ;-)  That smokey air sure gets to your eyes and throat!