A special message of sympathy to all the people in W.A. affected by the fires today .
It is the most dreadfull situation and such a long hard road to recovery.
I have relatives in both Traralgon and Marysville who lost their homes and possessions in the Victorian fires and I don't think they will ever fully recover.
My brother-in-law lost his family home of 45yrs, including 3 cars and all the memories and momentos of their childrens lives. Along with other members of the family we found photos and small things to give to them.
The same with another one in Marysville,this one more traumatic, but not deadly.
My heart goes out to those people in W.A. and I wish them luck in the New Year which must seem very daunting at the moment.