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21 June 2017, 18:15
shakariFirestorm
Guys,
Hope Saeed doesn't mind me posting this here but I'm getting shedloads of messages from AR people trying to find out if we're safe so thought I'd take the easy way out & post here.
You've probably heard of the massive fires that are sweeping through Portugal.
It came to us at 2000 hours on Saturday & Susan & I managed to get out with our cat & dog with seconds to spare & raced the fire for 7 or 8 kms & then found sanctuary further afield.
We got back 2 days later to find a devastated but not beaten village. 11 in the village had died in the fire & many had lost everything so our losses are minimal compared to theirs.
The entire village is devastated and it's all hugs & tears whenever any two people meet.
Our home is damaged but repairable & mostly insured & even my classic Jeep survived.
To say that we were lucky is the understatement of the century.........
Great to hear you and your wife are safe!
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21 June 2017, 19:13
SliderWOW!!! Glad you and your Family are OK.
21 June 2017, 20:25
surestrikeWildfires are one of the worlds most devastating forces. I'm glad to hear that you are okay. I am deeply sorry for the loses that have been suffered in your home.
shakari - Glad to hear that you and your wife are safe. Sad to see the loss of life and devastation.
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21 June 2017, 20:35
Brandon.GleasonVery happy to hear you are safe, the rest can be rebuilt.
quote:
Originally posted by FFemtRN5287:
Very happy to hear you are safe, the rest can be rebuilt.
Exactly!
Very sad to hear of the loss of life.
21 June 2017, 21:34
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21 June 2017, 23:52
AnotherAZWriterGood to hear you are okay.
22 June 2017, 04:29
dukxdogGlad you are safe. Hope you won't have to worry about fires for awhile.
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22 June 2017, 09:36
boarkillerAlive, that's all that matters for now
Good luck with rebuilding Steve
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22 June 2017, 09:43
Beretta682EGlad you all are okay.
Take care.
Mike
hi steve
Was very worried your skype was off,im glad you and susan are ok.
best news is my jeep are ok!!!!!!!!!!
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22 June 2017, 12:25
surefire7Couldn't believe the images we saw on TV here in the states.
So glad to hear you made it out OK!
22 June 2017, 14:32
Jaco HumanGlad you guys are safe. I got a big skrik when Paulo called me Monday morning with the news. We will have to work in another good kuier next year. Very sad about the people who lost so much. Glad the Jeep made it, although I guess Susan would have partied for a week if it perished
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shakariJust back online momentarily. The village is called Nodeirinho & we now have TV crews all over the place so I guess you guys are probably seeing some of the devastation........ it's truly heartbreaking.
No matter where you go or who you speak to, everyone has suffered awful losses & some have lost entire families.
Hi Steve,
Glad to hear you are OK. Prayers sent.
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Ah, sorry to hear. No good. Terrifying. Brings back some memories. The community spirit and kindness will be incredible and will be truly moving. Kind regards, Ben
22 June 2017, 18:04
L. David KeithGlad you, wife and pets are safe Steve, that's all that matters.
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22 June 2017, 19:30
EsskaySteve,
Good to hear you and Susan are safe. Stay well my friend.
Warm regards
Saeed
Disasters like this serve to remind all of us about what truly matters in life and what is secondary.
Glad to read you and yours are safe.
22 June 2017, 21:02
AilsaWheelsGlad you and your wife are okay Steve. Sorry for your losses and the losses your friends have suffered.
All the best going forward.
23 June 2017, 12:32
SvinejaktGlad you`re OK, but saddened about your village`s losses
23 June 2017, 17:37
shakariMore deaths & disappearances being reported daily from not only our village but all surrounding villages as well.
One guy tried to reach his loved ones just a few minutes after we passed by the other way & he only made it 20 metres into the forest before he died......... the fire was so hot, it totally melted his aluminium engine block & I'm told that happens at about 600C
Most of the losses are due to the fact that commercial woodland is planted illegally close to roads & homes....... the law states land must be clear within 50 metres of human habitation & 10 metres from roadside edges & it's commonplace for trees to be planted right up to boundaries & roads........... Hopefully the existing laws will be obeyed now & in my case, if they're not, I intend to fell the fucking trees myself & if the landowner doesn't like it he can kiss my arse.
27 June 2017, 22:41
AtkinsonSteve,
Glad you guys came out of it OK, sad about the losses in the village. I don't know what else to say other than the African spirit can survive about anything mother nature can through at them..
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27 June 2017, 23:53
shakariGot comms back for a little while
12 dead in our village & at least 25 more within 3 km of the village....... & shedloads of livestock & wildlife killed. Also many homes destroyed.
Our losses are mostly insured & nothing whatsoever compared to many others in the village & area.
Community support from every aspect of Portuguese society is still going on strong here & the local Junta has asked everyone to submit lists of all outdoor plants, trees, machinery & livestock lost in the fire, the Camara have visited with the military engineers to look at all the open wells that need covering & I’ve even heard that the landowners of the village in a nearby area have said they’ll hand over all land within 500 metres of the village to the Camara and all commercial woodland will be felled in those areas & replanted with indigenous trees such as oak, chestnut & walnut etc so let’s hope that idea spreads to all landowners in all areas of Portugal.
Not only will it make the country a whole lot safer from fires, it’ll also create a much more game friendly environment for the animals such as deer wild boar & birds etc
28 June 2017, 04:42
NakihunterSad to hear this. Glad you are safe. Prayers being said.
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28 June 2017, 06:00
Bill Cquote:
Originally posted by Atkinson: Steve, Glad you guys came out of it OK, sad about the losses in the village. I don't know what else to say other than the African spirit can survive about anything mother nature can through at them.
Well said Ray. Wishing you and all impacted the strength to march on Steve.
28 June 2017, 07:19
billrquimbyGlad you and your wife are safe, Steve.
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28 June 2017, 17:43
bwanamrmGlad to hear you and your family are okay and made it through the worst with minimal losses. Thoughts and prayers to the others in your beautiful adopted country.
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28 June 2017, 19:49
shakariJust got comms back for a little while...... I don't have time to post pics here but have posted an album of pics on my facebook page at steve.robinson.77770 if anyone wants to see the damage.
Our losses are mostly insured & absolutely nothing compared to many others in my village & the one that hurts me the most is my dear old neighbour who is the nicest man imaginable & well into his 70s at least has lost absolutely everything & I'll bet my life he wasn't insured........ I'm hoping either the Govt or local funding can rebuild for him.