Volunteer Battles Fire That Roasts His Own Home, Because Why Not
KEY POINTS
- •Victoria declared a state of disaster as multiple bushfires burn uncontrollably across the region.
- •CFA volunteer Simon fought fires that ended up destroying his own home in Longwood.
- •New South Wales is deploying over 90 firefighters to support Victoria while Sydney braces for an intense heatwave.
Victoria is so on fire right now that even firefighters are playing 'Dodge the Flames' in their own homes—just ask CFA volunteer Simon from Longwood, who tragically knew the fire would eventually crash his pad like an uninvited party guest. Premier Jacinta Allan practically shouted 'If you’ve been told to leave, do it!'—a revolutionary concept in fire evacuation. Meanwhile, New South Wales is sending over 90 firefighters because two states fighting fire together only sounds cool in movies. Sydney, meanwhile, plans to turn into a pizza oven courtesy of a wicked heatwave, so don’t forget to check on vulnerable humans and their pets because apparently pets don't come with their own SPF. Total fire ban? Victoria must be feeling really special.
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Simon's fire fought him at home while NSW sends backup and Sydney prepares to fry—Mother Nature’s having a field day roasting Aussies like Sunday BBQ leftovers.
When your house gets destroyed by a fire you’re battling, that’s either tragic or the wildest plot twist ever. Take notes, Netflix.
Victoria’s think tank: ‘Firefighters should fight fire…including their own homes.’ NSW: ‘Hold my water hose.’ Sydney: ‘Can we just turn off the heat?’
Source: Theguardian | Published: 1/10/2026 | Author: Royce Kurmelovs
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