You Aussies have got some balls standing up to fires like that. My hat is off to every single one of you. Awesome stuff. Thankfully we don’t get fires like that in the uk. Well done all of you :)
I live in Queensland, and until last year, our dry season / bushfire season was winter, when we have cool temps and calm winds. We always felt sorry for the southern states with a mediterranean climate that has wet winters and hot dry summers, meaning their fire season is in summer with high temps, low humidity and high winds... 2019/20 has been different, and we are now officially fucked as well 😨
There is a 38mm hose line and a high pressure reel at work, along with two civilian garden hoses. The street is located at the very end of a cul-de-sac in the far corner of the suburb and so water supply is an issue there. The locals were all being evacuated as the fire front impacted and from 3 minutes onwards the only persons in the street were the firefighters from the pumper, the resident of the end house and myself (and later the cameraman). Two 65mm lines would have been impossible to control and may have overrun the water supply, along with being impractical for the mobility required in that situation.
I dunno if it would make much difference. You're not going to put that fire out in those conditions so the best you can do is just work it along, knocking it down to manageable radiant heat until it gets rid of the fuel for you. It seems to be mostly flank fire, They're knocking it down at the edge of the defensible zone/grass and hence cutting down the radiant heat and wetting down the house to help with that and ember control. Anything bigger than a 38 is just going to tire you out and risk the tiles until a structure is involved.
The less locals "helping" the better. They're not trained and will take risks which puts crews at danger as they are too busy dealing with untrained people instead of concentrating on the fire.
The easiest way is probably just to load yourself with a massive tank of reserve water and a powerful hoose, that way you help cut the fire by soaking areas preventing the fire. Another alternative is that you buy yourself a digger, and dig up the soil at least a hundrede metre around your house to prevent the fire from reaching your home, obviously if wind is too strong it wont help much but if you combined both it would be a worthy investment, far cheaper than to build a house of concrete and fireproof material.
Ryan Smith Air Tac Helicopters were talking about ground crews doing some back burning on the southern side of the fire. While the air support from 2 fixed wing bombers and multiple Helis, based out of Holsworthy Base for the day, held the fire at bay until it could be contained.
@@tzq33tdq hi mate I'm not CFA when I see a a bushfire approaching my house I go and get my overalls fire resistant overalls which is the same type that you guys wear I also wear a Full Face respirator for smoke I have not fully tested them yet and I don't want to find out how will they work and I keep up the good job I live in New South Wales to mate where I live we've only had five bad bushfires which is Sandgate Newcastle is where I live
ron Johnson they did have air support, the high wind and low visibility made it difficult conditions and unsafe therefore had to activate more ground crews
The fire was hot hoses couldn’t do anything, not even the fire hoses were doing anything. The only chance they had at extinguishing it would be using water cannons from like….airport crash tenders
If the fires didn't throw embers that cause spot fires, they wouldn't be nearly the threat they are. Then you could probably assign a pumper to every Km of fire front and drown it as it arrived. with a bunch of hoses pumped from a hydrant source. As it is , the spot fires catch in someones leaf pile and you lose a house before a truck can get there.
So... Im curious to know if someone else made a similar observation. Anyone ever refill a Zippo lighter and accidentally get fluid on your hand. When lit it Will engulf your fingers super fast but you shake your hand and the fire goes away? When literally the entire tree full of green leaves burned at the deep red almost purplish color and then goes back orange after the first initial engulfing. Does that not look like its an accelerant of some kind burning away. The accelerant giving the odd color of the flames. Then once its burned away the flames appear to be calm and orange again... This is really odd behaviour for a fire.
The eucalyptus trees which make up 90% of australian forests are full of eucalyptus oil and when put under heat it vaporises and creates a flammable and gaseous cloud which ignites, hence the purplish colour, this creates enough heat to then ignite the tree, where you get the typical orange flames.
why is it ppl are so complacent with fire..i heard a kids voice and the fire is headed their way..why are they there..you cant flee from a fire that close they move bloody fast.. and fireries have enough to do rather than chasing your butts the hell out.. I just want to scream MOVE! . There is an old saying..if you can see the smoke ,your too close..
Sarah the smoke was right through south west Sydney we live at Padstow heights and had five or six fires burning in surrounding suburbs and we copped so much smoke it wasn't funny absolutely discuting bit we had no fire immediately near us I know what your saying though these idiots who think I'll stay and save my home it's not worth it in this day and age don't they have fire insurance
Also why do they build all these homes right on the fringe of the bush fucking make it a law that you can't build within 500meters of bushland would solve so much problems
some people like to live in the bushland. they know (or at least should know) the risks involved living there, and it's their decision. i do agree with you however that people shouldn't stay in their homes if they KNOW BEFOREHAND that the fire is going to hit them. if they didn't get information and it's too late, don't flee, as you can end up in a worse situation.
6:47 imagine a front like that 2klms wide or more with flames peaking double the height of trees. that was Ash Wednesday 1983.... now watch the fire fighter 7:05 as he comes around the back of the truck and feels the radiant heat from that flare up.... imagine the radiant heat from bigger fire fronts. you can't fight it, you can run early, but staying can be fatal. even good fire bunkers can fail and people asphyxiated..... and i don't like the kids and residents running around like this is a tourist attraction. one wrong wind change and they'll be in an ember shower... then they expect to be saved?... just dumb bogans.
Yes ! Yes ! Australians...all that interest you is to take shots and selfies with your cell phones, of the fires approaching your homes ! Involve yourselves or help the firefighters...doesn't count !!
Isaiah 30:27 it says Behold,the name of the lord cometh from far ,burning with his anger ,and the burden thereof is heavy:his lips are full of indignation ,and his tongue as a devouring fire . Pray every day that lord to forgive. 👏
@@SydneyEmergency You have Hydrants on scene that are being utilized. Why not elevate and extend that ladder with the preconnected pipe. Sweep those house and protect them. I bet you can protect 6 to 7 house by sweeping water onto those roofs. Your not going to knock down that fire with a small handline nor protect those structures? Why have a ladder with preconnected nozzle and pipe if you don't utilize it? Use the hand lines for mop up or if needed hitting hot spots that the ladder can't reach. Smooth bore nozzles are even a better reach if properly used.
@@williamheber2118 This street was located at the very end of a small 4 inch domestic water main with very poor pressure that was just enough to keep the handlines running. Although possible, an aerial stream under that supply would be less than optimal, and combined with the strong 50mph+ winds, would be largely ineffective. Because of the urgent nature of the situation on their arrival, it would be impractical for the crew to spare the time and manpower to position and set up the ladder when they rapidly needed handlines deployed. Raising the aerial also places the crew at significant risk if conditions rapidly deteriorate and they have to leave or re deploy, because of the time it takes to bring the aerial back down and move. While ladder pipes can be effective under many circumstances, the conditions in this case simply weren't permissible. Had they been in a safer position from the fire, with more time to set up, greater manpower and a confirmed water supply, the aerial *may* have been effective, still at the mercy of the wind.
Just the vid to comment on, those where some hot camels! (they do horrific damage btw, and defo need controlling. If nobody did any pest animal control, the country'd be in a sorry state, and would we.)
Great video there, hope everyone and the animals are safe and well after that. I've also shared your channel to my facebook group, so you can get more subs 🧑🏻👍🏻🔥👩🏻🚒👨🏻🚒🚒
You Aussies have got some balls standing up to fires like that. My hat is off to every single one of you. Awesome stuff. Thankfully we don’t get fires like that in the uk. Well done all of you :)
I live in Queensland, and until last year, our dry season / bushfire season was winter, when we have cool temps and calm winds. We always felt sorry for the southern states with a mediterranean climate that has wet winters and hot dry summers, meaning their fire season is in summer with high temps, low humidity and high winds... 2019/20 has been different, and we are now officially fucked as well 😨
We had the worst fires in global recorded history last year, it was pretty insane
i responded to this fire and i thank you for your words
Thank u fire fighters for taking action and saving me and my family💕
Yes bless them i can relate to this as we here in New zealand are facing a major forest fire....the biggest in about 10years
Go great footage man that was huge so many cars and fire trucks too
Around 8:20 is were there is so much
Great footage! Thank you for this mate
Great video, thanks for posting! I was there too. Xx
At 5:59 it appears only one 19mm hose line in use, should have been at least one or two 64mm lines, surely plenty of locals to help?
There is a 38mm hose line and a high pressure reel at work, along with two civilian garden hoses. The street is located at the very end of a cul-de-sac in the far corner of the suburb and so water supply is an issue there. The locals were all being evacuated as the fire front impacted and from 3 minutes onwards the only persons in the street were the firefighters from the pumper, the resident of the end house and myself (and later the cameraman). Two 65mm lines would have been impossible to control and may have overrun the water supply, along with being impractical for the mobility required in that situation.
I dunno if it would make much difference. You're not going to put that fire out in those conditions so the best you can do is just work it along, knocking it down to manageable radiant heat until it gets rid of the fuel for you. It seems to be mostly flank fire, They're knocking it down at the edge of the defensible zone/grass and hence cutting down the radiant heat and wetting down the house to help with that and ember control. Anything bigger than a 38 is just going to tire you out and risk the tiles until a structure is involved.
The less locals "helping" the better. They're not trained and will take risks which puts crews at danger as they are too busy dealing with untrained people instead of concentrating on the fire.
I Love Seeing The FRS Protecting Houses
Thank you fire 🔥 department add all that worked with her.
This makes an all concrete house an attractive investment.
You'd have to be loaded for that mate. I wanted one and the missus told me the cheapest way is to go to prison! :)
The easiest way is probably just to load yourself with a massive tank of reserve water and a powerful hoose, that way you help cut the fire by soaking areas preventing the fire.
Another alternative is that you buy yourself a digger, and dig up the soil at least a hundrede metre around your house to prevent the fire from reaching your home, obviously if wind is too strong it wont help much but if you combined both it would be a worthy investment, far cheaper than to build a house of concrete and fireproof material.
Praying for Australia. 💜
Worst conditions for this fire huge winds that are so strong and we havent had rain for nearly a month!
Cool cube omg
i'm in a near town, can't sleep well since the wind is too noisy during recent night
Cool cube and it's autumn but doesn't feel like autumn 😮
I don't know how they managed to save so many houses.
Ryan Smith Yeh same
cut a isolate area in advance i guess and pray for the wind direction...
Cause they are hero’s and legends
Ryan Smith Air Tac Helicopters were talking about ground crews doing some back burning on the southern side of the fire. While the air support from 2 fixed wing bombers and multiple Helis, based out of Holsworthy Base for the day, held the fire at bay until it could be contained.
They did Hr
Thanks it was so close to my yerstday and the it happend in Menai and had to leave twice
Technically the flank impacting. The actual front of that would have been a hell of a lot busier.
Correct the main front had passed and this was a flank being impacted by a wind change.
And hella scary considering the FLANK WAS CROWNING! The front must have been awful, when the smoke is black, not grey or white it is bad news...
You can hear the unexploded ordnance going off too from the base
Only in Australia is a bush fire a firm of entertainment lol bloody close one though.
2020 and it's not entertainment any more.
THE FIRE WAS ACROSS THE ROAD WHERE I LIVE
TREDKING Oh my goodness are u and your family ok?
yes
Same, what house are you, I live near curnans
7:04 - He get burnt?
Copped a few embers.
Sydney Emergency, indeed.
@@SydneyEmergency that's why he should be wearing correct ppe and ppc! (I'm a volunteer in Vic CFA, so I understand how fucking hot it can get)
tzq33tdq
Looked like he was going to get his turn out Gear from the locker at the time, should of had it already on when he turned out.
@@tzq33tdq hi mate I'm not CFA when I see a a bushfire approaching my house I go and get my overalls fire resistant overalls which is the same type that you guys wear I also wear a Full Face respirator for smoke I have not fully tested them yet and I don't want to find out how will they work and I keep up the good job I live in New South Wales to mate where I live we've only had five bad bushfires which is Sandgate Newcastle is where I live
Truly tragic. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Australia.
0:41 yeah we know mate
Time to put the Deck Gun in service!
Do Hoswooltry residents need some food, clothes, blankets, etc. and where we can drop it?
Great video
Nice video
They need air tankers on that
ron Johnson they did have air support, the high wind and low visibility made it difficult conditions and unsafe therefore had to activate more ground crews
But yes Ron I do agree with you ;)
So Holsworthy Got burned down My Grandma lives there Hopefully She found shelter! and at 5:49 WHOAAA
B🔥🚔🌪️🇺🇸
I am listening to the scanner on 132.550 and watching the little fixed wing bombers land on Prospect Resovoir
8:24 some good stuff!!
ขอโทษและอื่นๆ....คุณเพ็ญนภาพรรณ จันทร์บัว/ม.ล.ว.วรรณลบ อาจหาญ......และจบด้วยดีและอื่นๆระวังตัวด้วยและอื่นๆ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅,
Stop watching it and start trying to stop it.
The fire was hot hoses couldn’t do anything, not even the fire hoses were doing anything. The only chance they had at extinguishing it would be using water cannons from like….airport crash tenders
Bushfire Ratting was prob severe or EXTREAM
If the fires didn't throw embers that cause spot fires, they wouldn't be nearly the threat they are. Then you could probably assign a pumper to every Km of fire front and drown it as it arrived. with a bunch of hoses pumped from a hydrant source. As it is , the spot fires catch in someones leaf pile and you lose a house before a truck can get there.
So... Im curious to know if someone else made a similar observation.
Anyone ever refill a Zippo lighter and accidentally get fluid on your hand. When lit it Will engulf your fingers super fast but you shake your hand and the fire goes away?
When literally the entire tree full of green leaves burned at the deep red almost purplish color and then goes back orange after the first initial engulfing. Does that not look like its an accelerant of some kind burning away. The accelerant giving the odd color of the flames. Then once its burned away the flames appear to be calm and orange again...
This is really odd behaviour for a fire.
The eucalyptus trees which make up 90% of australian forests are full of eucalyptus oil and when put under heat it vaporises and creates a flammable and gaseous cloud which ignites, hence the purplish colour, this creates enough heat to then ignite the tree, where you get the typical orange flames.
@@tomkemp5 thank you!! I was wondering what the heck it was
@@tomkemp5 glad im not crazy hahah
@@tomkemp5 spot on mate!
why is it ppl are so complacent with fire..i heard a kids voice and the fire is headed their way..why are they there..you cant flee from a fire that close they move bloody fast.. and fireries have enough to do rather than chasing your butts the hell out.. I just want to scream MOVE! . There is an old saying..if you can see the smoke ,your too close..
Sarah the smoke was right through south west Sydney we live at Padstow heights and had five or six fires burning in surrounding suburbs and we copped so much smoke it wasn't funny absolutely discuting bit we had no fire immediately near us I know what your saying though these idiots who think I'll stay and save my home it's not worth it in this day and age don't they have fire insurance
Also why do they build all these homes right on the fringe of the bush fucking make it a law that you can't build within 500meters of bushland would solve so much problems
some people like to live in the bushland. they know (or at least should know) the risks involved living there, and it's their decision. i do agree with you however that people shouldn't stay in their homes if they KNOW BEFOREHAND that the fire is going to hit them. if they didn't get information and it's too late, don't flee, as you can end up in a worse situation.
@@aydentheninja877 amen
GOD SAVE.....🙏🙏🙏
The older uniform (yellow jacket and pants) provided more protection in my book, the new navy blue pants feels too thin. That’s just my opinion
why the fuck are kids running around WHEN THERE IS A FIRE ATTACKING THEIR HOUSES WTAF
Because people are idiots
6:47 imagine a front like that 2klms wide or more with flames peaking double the height of trees. that was Ash Wednesday 1983.... now watch the fire fighter 7:05 as he comes around the back of the truck and feels the radiant heat from that flare up.... imagine the radiant heat from bigger fire fronts. you can't fight it, you can run early, but staying can be fatal. even good fire bunkers can fail and people asphyxiated..... and i don't like the kids and residents running around like this is a tourist attraction. one wrong wind change and they'll be in an ember shower... then they expect to be saved?... just dumb bogans.
well they were told too late to leave, some people did. but others couldn’t
sägt in ruhigen zeiten alle bäume die näher als 100 meter von den häusern stehen
Australias 🇦🇺 & new Zealand fire 🔥 depts are Always busy!
Would it not be better to wet the houses Down, fighting that fire with that hose seems futile? Oh and then it begins!
Oh god my house is there on this video
Thought it was a mad bbq but nah it was this
قوة الله أكبر من قوتكم
Yes ! Yes ! Australians...all that interest you is to take shots and selfies with your cell phones, of the fires approaching your homes ! Involve yourselves or help the firefighters...doesn't count !!
Might as well make the best of it, ay! But yeah, I'd be running or finding a hose myself.
I live near there
Me too :(
That One Girl knows there nothing traumatic then a fire which destroys everything. Even the tress clap there hands at t he coming of the Lord
Bryan Risi
Oh that’s a fire looks a big my dad
Them Aboriginals having a BBQ
Oh my God 😭😍😭😍🤔🤔🤔🙏🙏🙏 God please help
7:03 lad just found out why you're supposed to be in full PPE at jobs
Isaiah 30:27 it says Behold,the name of the lord cometh from far ,burning with his anger ,and the burden thereof is heavy:his lips are full of indignation ,and his tongue as a devouring fire . Pray every day that lord to forgive. 👏
Fuck off
ALLAH HAKTIR BU IŞ BITMISTIR
Knpa org australia tdk brpikir...kbakaran ini adlh bntuk dri teguran Tuhan yg mh esa
Why motor stop pls action...and save forest
😭😭😭
হে আল্লাহ আপনি সাহায্য করেন এই আগুন নিভিয়ে দেন
Every things covered in chemtrails spray.
gilla min kommentar om ni holler med
the firefighters are not doing a shxt, the water is like pee.
Why not cut down trees that are near houses.
It's been done, but that's a lot less trees!
Taubatan nasukha
ideal for a bbq free fire
Hot~
Isaiah 66:16 -23 ,keep on praying and watching God is coming soon.
Fuck off
Poor fire department operations. How about large hose for large fire? That ladder truck could have done some good immediately.
Not enough water supply or manoeuvrability for large hose.
@@SydneyEmergency You have Hydrants on scene that are being utilized. Why not elevate and extend that ladder with the preconnected pipe. Sweep those house and protect them. I bet you can protect 6 to 7 house by sweeping water onto those roofs. Your not going to knock down that fire with a small handline nor protect those structures? Why have a ladder with preconnected nozzle and pipe if you don't utilize it? Use the hand lines for mop up or if needed hitting hot spots that the ladder can't reach. Smooth bore nozzles are even a better reach if properly used.
@@williamheber2118 This street was located at the very end of a small 4 inch domestic water main with very poor pressure that was just enough to keep the handlines running. Although possible, an aerial stream under that supply would be less than optimal, and combined with the strong 50mph+ winds, would be largely ineffective. Because of the urgent nature of the situation on their arrival, it would be impractical for the crew to spare the time and manpower to position and set up the ladder when they rapidly needed handlines deployed. Raising the aerial also places the crew at significant risk if conditions rapidly deteriorate and they have to leave or re deploy, because of the time it takes to bring the aerial back down and move. While ladder pipes can be effective under many circumstances, the conditions in this case simply weren't permissible. Had they been in a safer position from the fire, with more time to set up, greater manpower and a confirmed water supply, the aerial *may* have been effective, still at the mercy of the wind.
@@SydneyEmergency great reply.
@@williamheber2118 Rekt
Rexan
This is NO fun
I suppose so.
Very bad
Free west papua
Please stop killing camels
Where is your humanity
Australian government
Just the vid to comment on, those where some hot camels! (they do horrific damage btw, and defo need controlling. If nobody did any pest animal control, the country'd be in a sorry state, and would we.)
Great video there, hope everyone and the animals are safe and well after that. I've also shared your channel to my facebook group, so you can get more subs 🧑🏻👍🏻🔥👩🏻🚒👨🏻🚒🚒
Thanks Neil 🙂
@@SydneyEmergency No problem 🧑🏻👍🏻