from a friend in Canberra.
43 yesterday, Fire still on the slopes overlooking southern suburbs, growing, but winds mainly pushing it south east. No joy, as that is towards other people It is all about wind direction. If it blows our way it could escalate very quickly for us. A bit cooler today, but thunderstorms could change wind direction, and ignite elsewhere in the Brindies. (Brindabella ranges)
My fridge started beeping every time I opened the door. Last thing you need is your fridge down. Then I worked out it just wasn't coping with 43, so I have a couple of small fans helping to cool it. Poor dear!

Canberra has passed its forewarned "worst day" for bushfires in better shape than what the most grim predictions envisioned.