MURGON

CAROLE, SYBIL, ANNE, MARCIA & NEV

SUNDAY 2.10.2011: The fire has been extinguished, but not before Marcia and Nev had spent most of the night ensuring their barns and property were safe. The caravan park also had to recall the fire trucks at 2.30am. We decided to make our way back to the park and stay another night. Have to say a big thank you to Marcia and Nev – their kindness was greatly appreciated. 

Caravans in convoy slowly returned - we assume they were also housed overnight by locals. The smoke in the air was still strong, with evidence of smouldering debris everywhere. Flames had reached the edge of the park and it was reported that the fire had been accidently started by teenagers trying to cook yabbies.

The park owners completed a wildlife check of the burnt out area, but could find no evidence – hopefully animals will return when regrowth occurs. Whilst the smoke smell in ‘Poodle Palace’ will be a reminder for some time to come you have to feel extremely thankful that this fire was quickly contained.