We just left work early because there's a huge bushfire on the navy base, right outside my building! All the uniformed people were on the parade ground doing divisional parades in the heat, then they were suddenly let loose to evacuate if they lived in the married quarters, which is right in the path of the fire. Some of the officers in our building brought their families and pets over, so I'm glad they've had enough time to prepare for the worst. I hope they are OK.

Roll on autumn