Originally Posted by Professional Princess

Yep, we had an electricity pole outside our house with small flames coming from sparks at the top, the poles are tethered to the houses, I called them up and they said 'Oh thats normal' and didnt want to come out and I told them it looked like the pole had candles on the top and it was sparking quite loudly and the flames were visible but if they were happy for a major fire to break out and would compensate us homeowners then thats fine. They were out within half an hour.

Same happened to our neighbour 2 years ago, the flames were actually going down the tether (whatever you call it) and they refused to come out so he dialled 000 and got the fire brigade out and WP got into quite a bit of trouble over that one.

The electricity poles here seem ancient and rather dangerous.

Originally Posted by Amazulu

Western Power's incompetence over the last few years has caused many fires - and people have died because of it.

Originally Posted by Amazulu

In places like where you live, there should not even be power poles because the electricty supple should be in underground cables. You can understand it in the hills due to the longer distances/population density, but not in normal suburbs.

Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids

GOOD NEWS - they've just announced that both the Roleystone fire and the Swan fire are now under control - YAY!

Will probably burn for another 24 hours or so but at least they are under control finally!

The Roleystone fire is now a Watch and Act and the Swan Fire is an Advice! Woo hoo!

Originally Posted by Professional Princess

I have space in my garden to accommodate a few dogs/cats/birds - I have offered it on Facebook, so if you know of anyone that needs temporary shelter for their pets, give us a shout.

Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids

Will do PP. Thats very kind of you.

What suburb are you in?



BTW, did you hear - they are saying it was an off-duty police officer who was the angle grinder user / fire starter You would think he of all people would know the law

Originally Posted by Professional Princess

Sent you a karma message.

Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids

Thanks. Couple of my work collegues live in Roleystone, but fortunately at the other side of the village so not affected themselves apart from the worry. Will get them to spread the message.

Originally Posted by Professional Princess

I can take a couple of small breeds of dogs - not staffies or any bulldog breeds as my Kelpie wont get on with them, I can take a couple of cats, as I have some spare cages people can lend me and I can probably take a bird or two.

It will be only temporary as I have my Dad coming in a few weeks but if it gives someone some respite then its all good.