Hell on earth

 Another really random blog. Things that I have been mulling about. 

The fires continue to burn in Victoria. The toll is supposed to cross 300 it seems. The stories you hear and the amount of destruction caused is overwhelming. The mere fact that some of them may be arsonist's  work just fills me with disgust. When I went to the cricket on Tues it was so heartening to see the people generously donating and the mere fact that the Adelaide game raised 7 million shows the compassion that people have. I hope the goodwill continues up in Brisbane.

Now the cricketers have visited the victims as well as the PM and other "VIPs". The cynic that I am, I just wonder how much this helps the affected people. The cricketers I guess help to take the mind off the tragedy a bit. Not too sure of the politicos. Though have to say Rudd looked really sincere when he was talking with the people. I just hope these people know the real work will be when the rebuilding begins. The hearts need to mended as well destructed properties. Will people return? I wonder if I would go back if I was in the situation. 

The important thing to consider after the fires have been put out are the lessons learnt. What can be done to stop it from happening again? If two fires would merge it will cause untold destruction. So is there any way to stop that if it comes to it? 

 

Food for thought. Have a great day! :-)