Clonbinane Firestorm (07/02/09) Part 1

Footage of the firestorm in Clonbinane on Black Saturday (07/02/09). Taken by CFA volunteer Trevor Vienet whose home was protected by a $2,000 deluge sprinkler system.

Trevor said: "I rescued the next door neighbour and his dog. Both suffered burns fleeing their burning home. I nursed both of them until we could them out around 10 am next morning. The dog (Jedda) will be OK. She was transferred to Essendon Vet clinic for intensive care. They offered to pay the bills which are now close to $20,000! My neighbour Royce spent several days in hospital. His family left early but he stayed to fight the fire. His lost includes his home , work vehicle and all his tools. He is a welder and one of his acetylene cylinders landed on the other side of my dam. This is about 300 metres away."

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• CFA
• firestorm
• bushfire
• Country Fire Authority
• fires
• Victoria
• Australia

[campex]

if I heard that smoke detector go off, I'd be inclined to say "no shit!"

[jacobblack1000]

this shows how quick the fire was going omg amazing wish you well on this day my thoughts are with you

[Th3J4ck4l5]

that is shocking. I am lost for words.

[J3sst44]

Nasty stuff that. I think that sprinkler system was a great investment. Although, the smoke alarms were probably a little over excited.

[Boudiicca]

woah...horrible...terrifying  :(

[brenyboy26]

question, ARE YOU STILL ALIVE? that was f'n insane mate, that was hell right their, how terrifying for you

[bvienet]

Incredible Trev