[Aussie Mike]

I just spoke with Guy again. He's back to it at 5:30 tomorrow morning. They are trying to get containment lines secure before more hot weather this weekend.

He's part of a team with 5 trucks and a 4x4 ute suport vehicle carrying 3 blokes to coordinate the Strike team. This is very much a team effort with guys relying on each other to protect their backs. Even though it's nearly all voulunteer fire fighters they take it very seriously. CFA is a big part of many country peoples weekly activities and way of life.

I also found out a bit more about the Caterpillar. They driver was overtaken by the flames as he tried to drive out. He quickly crawled underneath the machine and wraped himself in a blanket when the fire hit. He thought he was a gonner and was very lucky to survive. I reckon the sheer bulk of metal in the machine saved his life by shielding him from the intense heat.

Come home safe fellas.

Cheers