The Fire of '23 - Pt.1
Added 2023-11-10 16:42:24 +0000 UTCIt started out as a normal day, busy tinkering with projects, contently enjoying our seclusion in the woods but within minutes that day turned to chaos.
A wild fire broke out near to us and rapidly grew to become the biggest fire in portugal for 2023.
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Haven’t watched the 2nd part yet but just wanted to say what a good job you’ve done recreating the stress and anguish of such a time. I lived in the foothills of Mt Hotham in Victoria in Australia and have gone through this scenario a few times - my “fire plan” was to always evacuate. Actually lost my house in 2006/7 fires. This brought back how traumatic it was. Yes, I was fortunate to be insured (which must be harder/impossible in your situation) but 8 months of uncertainty was hard. When burning embers start falling and it gets as black as night at 3pm you know you’re in trouble. A tip for Amber get a small round metal sprinkler that you can pop out in the roof to keep it wet so nothing ignites. The CFA Victoria have some really good fire preparedness advice. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/fire-ready-kit You have to assume you’re on your own in these situations so really need to be proactive. I even have a “grab bag” here in Scotland 🤓
Annie L
2023-11-22 21:32:26 +0000 UTCWho else has been checking here all weekend hoping for an update?
Chris Pattinson
2023-11-19 18:57:34 +0000 UTCThis website has loads of european official aires and stopovers. Hope it helps. https://sites.google.com/view/wildcampingmotorhomes/european-aires-camper-stops
Trig and Indy
2023-11-18 14:10:08 +0000 UTCHope its all good mate and no real damage for use 🙈
Stephen Williamson
2023-11-13 14:40:23 +0000 UTCNot video specific related but I'll try this post here if someone can help(remove if not suited): Does anyone know of any websites listing (official) Aires on the continent as in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy etc? I'm familiar with the apps Park4night, Searchforsites and Stellplatz but have found no listings. Even the correct name for an Aire equivalent in the different countries would be helpful for a newbie.
Mr. Berg
2023-11-12 15:37:42 +0000 UTCCliff hanger or what…. Glad your all safe .
Ewen
2023-11-12 13:51:05 +0000 UTCAn amazing video (in terms of how it was put together) , certainly a chilling video, happy to hear you guys are okay
TheDans34
2023-11-12 12:19:32 +0000 UTCBloody hell! Like everyone else, I’m so glad you’re all safe and well. Scared just doesn’t cover how you must have felt. Sending all 3 of you big hugs. ❤️👍💪
Ste Tomlinson
2023-11-11 16:37:55 +0000 UTCSo scary
Susan twomey
2023-11-10 23:42:01 +0000 UTCOn the screen it looks very scary indeed in person it must have been terrifying, so glad the 3 of you are safe and are OK.
Brian Brown
2023-11-10 20:18:01 +0000 UTCSo emotional watching this, I am so so glad you are all safe and pray the land wasn't touched 🙏🙏🙏 xx
Maxine
2023-11-10 20:07:42 +0000 UTCThis is emotional even though I know the outcome, I think in a weird way this is one of your best ever videos!
Richard Clements
2023-11-10 19:51:12 +0000 UTCReally scary 😟
Dreaded scots lass
2023-11-10 19:30:26 +0000 UTCReally glad you are all safe. It’s absolutely devastating for the whole area
Jjules1506
2023-11-10 19:23:09 +0000 UTCGlad you safe guys, hoping it missed you land 🤞🏼✌🏼❤️
Wes Andrews
2023-11-10 19:12:30 +0000 UTCI remember you sending me an email (in response to my, in hindsight, totally banal request about van electrics) while you were in the middle of this. As a forester, and having been caught up in wildfires before, this send shivers down my spine - always a truly scary situation...
Pete Etheridge
2023-11-10 19:00:37 +0000 UTCI have no words.😳😳🫡
AntLab
2023-11-10 19:00:22 +0000 UTCglad you are all safe , hope it all turns out to be ok
Neal Livett
2023-11-10 17:48:19 +0000 UTCVery, very sobering watch that dude.
Chris Evans
2023-11-10 17:22:55 +0000 UTC
