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When the Sky Turns Orange

9 March 202616 January 2026 by lipingthong
An open paddock with low clouds and orange sky, signalling a fire nearby

Left the farm late evening yesterday. When the sky turns orange and the air starts to smell like burnt toast, that’s a sign to leave. I wasn’t in a Watch and Act zone on the VicEmergency app, but there were two active spots close by that kept getting closer. The problem with waiting too long … Read more

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