Tonight: having a quiet beer;
Across the bay;
Something like gunshots I hear!
First one loud, second muffled-
Then I see a fire!
It had me puzzled.
Could be a bonfire?
In a no fire zone?
I put ir down to Christmas cheer..
I mustn't have been alone.
Back inside: what did I hear?
Five-seven more explosions, loud and clear!
Opened the door: ran out-
As I said, this was happening on the western side of the bay, the old pacific highway runs that way-
I watched eight or so cars speed off south, and three or so north;
Surprised me a little, but hoons love the coarse-
Christmas eve, out for fun, not really hurting anyone.
Now, the fire is raging:
Rang an RFS deputy: to see if he knew?
I wasn't sure what else to do?
It still might be a bonfire, with flames twenty feet high!
I didn't want to call police, some innocent might die.
Deputy not answering (it's nearing midnight (
Left a message with what you read, and thought I'd call it a night...
From the way I saw it, the fire was tracking in a straight line, cutting a break through the bush.
It looked mighty fine.
I came to the knowledge, this must be a controlled burn!
Good old RFS, my respect they have earned.
Just as I was thinking; flashing lights and a siren!
From the fire shed, they sped...
Police arrived minutes later, then another truck;
Christmas eve in sleepy Valley: did anybody see?
Tucked in bed?
Being good for Santa
Dreaming of presents around the tree..
Or
Sitting back and watching the show, thinking, nothing to do with me!
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Valiantstar (Pseudonym) (
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I guess the story will be told, by someone?tomorrow.
Merry Christmas!
Now you have me on tenterhooks.
There’s been some regular back burning up our ways recently as well. Happy Christmas 🎄
Quite the story. If anything fire I fear the worst. A great read none the less
No one died, semi official line is that "hoons" were letting of fireworks in the bush!
About as exciting as it gets, around here.
Enjoyed the read
La dee! Nothing like a dramatic holiday, eh?! Good thing you mercifully were responsible, calling in assistance. Beautifully rendered with a lovely poignancy and excellent imagery. Thank you for sharing!
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