Alan - glad to hear, at least ,your home was not a victim.. I wager
there is not a US or Canadian list member who has not recently been
subject to
dangerously high pollution due to smoke from fires .. some of us much
more than others ..and have a good sense of what you personally are
experiencing.
don't take deep breaths to keep calm and carry on
ann
On 9/17/2023 1:28 AM, Alan C wrote:
Yesterday was a very hot day (40°C) in Phalaborwa with strong winds
from the west. A veld fire broke out to the West of the town & rapidly
got of control, jumping Spekboom Street on the western boundary &
setting several thatched roofed houses on fire including the iconic
Elegant Guest House. All available local firefighting services from
the town fire brigade & mines were on the scene & a firefighting
helicopter was brought in from Tzaneen but It still took 10 hours to
bring the fire under control. 12 houses were totally destroyed &
others damaged but fortunately there was no loss of life. By far the
worst disaster in Phalaborwa in the 47 years I have been here. Much
cooler today but the air is still filled with smoke. I felt it would
be ghoulish to take photos but you can find some on the internet if
you look.
Alan C
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