All our thoughts and empathy from Australia. Larry are you Ok ?
When those mature blue gums go up they simply explode. But I am now reading news articles they are not to blame ....??? Sure didn't help here the last few seasons .
After the experience of appalling fire events in Australia over the last few years all you can do is contain contain contain- regardless of the cost of bulldozing firebreaks or backburns .
You cant outrun or outfight a fire front travelling at 15 MPH.
Cherish your fire crews - they are pure gold.