The Bairnsdale incident controllers are asked how long they think the fires can continue to burn for?
A long time, is the answer.
"Based on the best estimate, we would say at least another eight weeks ... we are only at the beginning of summer. In a normal year, we would start to see the fire season kickoff in a big way around early January and we’re already up towards a million hectares of burnt country. We would expect – we are in for the long haul. This is a marathon event and we expect to be busy managing these fires for at least the next eight weeks."
And in other news...
The ACT government has ordered 10,000 P2 Respirators for distribution to the homeless and disadvantaged and is working with pharnacy chains to import tens of thousands more, and publicise where they are available. They've even been contacted by manufacturers, as well as residents.
No idea if my own actions regarding amateur distribution and me contacting sales managers of manufacturers letting them know the situation had any effect. Probably it just steam engines come steam engine time, and it is just a coincidence. Kudos to them anyway, it's just a really good idea.
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