There is a fire burning uncontrolled just 24kms north-west of us, it's been a slightly scary afternoon......lots of smoke, and we can smell burning gum leaves. A hot wind is blowing from the north. Rain, storms and a cooler change are on the way, it can't come soon enough - just so long as lightning doesn't start any more fires, as happened last night. 130 fires in one night, all from lightning apparently.

Cheers
JennieG