Another huge fire, this time closer to home

[Street Gerbil]

Another huge blaze, this time at Hugo Johnston drive, 2 minute walk from my work. Had quite a scare, but thanks G-d no one got hurt and our office is safe (at least for now).

[riffer]

Hmmm. Times are tough.

Lots of buildings seem to catch fire when the economy takes a downturn. :mellow:

[Hitcher]

Sometimes uncharitably referred to as a "Jewish stocktake"...

Abandoned buildings like the old Southdown meatworks are probably a target for all manner of mischief.

[KiwiRat]

We're right next door. The progress of the fire has been relentless.

Metrowater turned up at 10.30 pm to turn off water to the site, so we are limited production wise until the fire is out.

Oh well, better than watching SKY.:drool:

[westie]

That was a mean fire. Saw it on my way to huntly. The smoke covered south east auckland. Poor bastards would've been choking badly with all the smoke

[KiwiRat]

Just had the Metrowater guys back on site. They got told by the firefighters that there is another 12 to 18 hours worth of firefighting left. They are basically in containment mode.

Geez, those guys don't get paid anywhere near what they are worth.

[pete376403]

Do they get paid at all? Many firefighters are volunteers.

[KiwiRat]

Volunteers are usually found in rural areas, but I tip my hat to them all.

[Brett]

Saw the smoke from out house on a hill at the edge of auckland...wondered where it was coming from...

[Swoop]

...thanks (insert any imaginary friend of choice here)... our office is safe (at least for now).
That is a phrase that has never crossed my mind.

[AllanB]

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire. Burn mother ........

[FJRider]

Another huge blaze, this time at Hugo Johnston drive, 2 minute walk from my work. Had quite a scare, but thanks G-d no one got hurt and our office is safe (at least for now).

So first thing monday ... you STILL have a place to go to to work.... bummer eh !!!!!