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Do hope everyone is OK, and no one lost their homes?

Stay safe, eager to hear how chemtalk family is.

Me too. I hope all Okay. I have family at Hamlyn Terrace which is near Warnervale. I am thinking of all who live near the fire fronts.

Yes, I too add my best wishes and hope you all are OK.
Lada

One of my teachers lives at Winmalee - all good so far but he knows several locals who lost their homes.

Thinking of you all, hope everyone is safe and property OK.

I Think pray's may be needed in some area's. Or perhaps a rain dance.

Its very scary isn't it. My mum is in Lithgow and my brother in Springwood. My childhood home has been destroyed although my mum moved into town some years ago. I feel so sorry for all the poor people involved in this and hold the firefighters in the hghest esteeem. I pray they are all safe.

My family are in Port Stephens and have been very busy fighting fires and protecting their own home. My Dad and Brother had a close call while fighting fires in Willamtown which caused damage to their tanker. I'll be glad when it's all over and gives everyone a break

Any updates on today winds & Fires???????????????????

Krysia, I hope your family are ok.. we had a few fires here in Newcastle yesterday but luckily nohomes gone and no lives lost.

I'm from Newcastle and the fires have made me very stressed as some of the fires have come very close to my relatives places. Hoping the worse will be over soon

I work at Penrith but live in the Blue Mountains as do many staff and students. We had one family, a year 12 girl loose their home. I live at Woodford and on the southern side so for the moment are quite safe but things can change very quickly! the school had a fundraiser and raised over $2000 for the family wich was fantastic.

Well done Jat thats a great amount, and every little bit help's. So sorry to hear about the year 12 girl, its hard enough doing the HSC let alone this happening to her and her family.

There are a lot of businesses in the Penrith area helping out.. eg
Mattress Recyclers Australia and Newcastle Mattress Recyclers are more than happy to offer ((FREE OF CHARGE)) to the victims of fire's, good quality bed mattresses and bases. Any person(s) in need of a mattress(es) and or base(s) should contact us via email at:
info@newcastlemattressrecyclers.com.au

Storage King Penrith has offered storage for those who evacuated and have a carful fo precious things and nowhere to store them for now. They are also collecting for people and they need these items so they can hand out to those in need:
Lip balm, Hand santiser, Spray deodrant, Insect repellent, Water, Electrolyte drinks (not energy drinks), Museli bars, Snack size chocolate
snack size chip, Le snack (cheese n biscuits), Apples, Oranges, Up and go, Zip lock bags (hundreds lunch bag size), Lollies individually wrapped preferred
Cans of soft drinks

Solartint Penrith's : This Sunday we will be holding a fundraising event for those affected by the bush fires in the mountains. I know it has hit close to home for many of us and we need to do something to help! We will be doing $150 tints from 8am until the last car leaves! $50 from each car will be directly donated to those affected. Also note that it will be cash only for this event