We live at the red dot (Geelong, Victoria.) That cloud is not a cloud, but a veil of smoke.
There are fires burning to the north east of us. They are worried that all the isolated fires will link up and create a massive "SUPER FIRE" the likes of which have never been seen.
New Zealander firefighters have been called in and John Howard will deploy defense forces.
Scary! More on this in the near future...we actually drove about 20 kms away from some of the larger fires today - two towns we visisted were so drenched in smoke we couldnt see beyond 100 meters (Glenrowan & Beechworth - both are near Benalla on the map below.)
Take a look at this map from the Statewide Fire Situation Map to get a better idea of how pervasive these fires are!
Then go visit this link to see which fires in Victoria are 'contained' and which are 'going' (in other words still out of control.)
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