Yes been pretty windy up here. I'm on the northern face of Ferny Creek so always worry about fires with hot northerlies. We could all do with a drink so hopefully La Nina will help us when she comes.
That sounds hopeful aussiestormfreak
Here's the story on the Upwey fire
Homes razed as fire tears through suburban street Adam Cooper
September 19, 2011 - 12:20PM
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A firefighter inspects the ruins in Upwey. Photo: CFA
Fire has destroyed one house, damaged three others and left at least three people injured in Melbourne's outer east.
The Country Fire Authority said hot, windy conditions made things difficult for the 14 crews called to control the blaze, which started in Upwey just before 11am.
One man is understood to have suffered burns and a woman is understood to have been treated for smoke inhalation and shock. Details about the third victim are not known.
A CFA spokesman said the fire started in one house and quickly spread to three others in Mahony Street.
It is believed crews have brought the fire under control.
The spokesman said one house was destroyed, another was extensively damaged and two suffered minor damage.
‘‘It’s taken a fair while to bring it under control,’’ he said.
‘‘It’s difficult conditions out there given it’s hot and windy and it’s pretty leafy in that area.’’
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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