Fire caused Mallacoota’s sky to turn black and rain down ash: resident | Sky News Australia

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A resident of Mallacoota in Victoria's East Gippsland says locals heard the sound of 'explosions' as the sky in the area turned from pitch black to scarlet while fire raced towards the seaside town.

A resident of Mallacoota in Victoria's East Gippsland says locals heard the sound of "explosions" as the sky in the area turned from pitch black to scarlet while fire raced towards the seaside town.

Grant Shortland, who evacuated to a boat on the Mallacoota waters during the crisis, said he heard the sound of “crackling” as the fire descended. Mr Shortland told Sky News it was impossible to see at any distance from the boat. “It was absolutely pitch black like nothing you’ve ever seen and it was raining ash.” Authorities have confirmed four people are missing and numerous homes have been destroyed as bushfires ravaged East Gippsland.

 

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Millions spent on Sydney fireworks for 15 min... Morrison found only 11 million for one firefighting aircraft recently. Let me see 15 min of fun or a lifesaving aircraft we can use for 20 years? F off Morrison we need a leader.

Who is the bimbo reading the news tonight? Very unprofessional and her giggling while other reporters are reporting tragedies news beggars belief! Crying “ouch” at one stage and her inappropriate giggling, is she on drugs or did she start the celebrations too early? badnews!!

Gum trees “exploding”.

god bless everyone please be safe but is that the real photo or change ? we dont know anymore please answer sky

All the while I heard that our fearless leader Scotty has tweeted something from overseas. Now there’s leadership!

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