South Eastern Australia is having one of the worse heatwaves we've ever endured, with many areas, including Joybell's, having daily temperatures in the mid 40s for weeks.

Folks have died from the heat, wildlife is suffering, railtracks have buckled, and bushfires are spreading across 3 states, including into Joybell's area. Some fires have been deliberately lit,

Joybell has posted about her daily life here
BS: Frying eggs in Melbourne , as have other catters. Rowan & I have also posted links to news coverage

As the fires are spreading across 3 states, I feel they needs a thread if it's own.

I'll post more links soon.

sandra