If you live in Karsiyaka

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 00:26

This is a copy and paste from my post





I have just got home.







Britvic, the fire came within 20 metres of your house, but myself and a small boy of about 13...managed to put out the fire...there were 2 dogs in the garden, scared to death, but i am happy to say, they are now roaming free in Karsiyaka! Don't know if they are owned, or were just hiding out.







Soldiers were bloody marvelous! And so were the local farmers! Farmers came out with their diggers and dug massive trenches, and the soldiers were so blooming calm! 112 came out and administered first aid...i personally helped a boy who had a suspected broken ankle and a few burns...gotten while running away from the fire.







Ambulances and fire engines are still rumbling up and down the village...we have been told by soldiers, to stay in our homes, and do NOT fall asleep....the fire is under control right now..but there is a chance that a new one may start....so...if you live in Karsiyaka...DO NOT GO TO SLEEP TONIG

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 00:42

Great post D.D.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 01:03

Tonight a great tragedy has befallen on Karsiyaka. Over 200 donums of land have been destroyed. Thankfully, not too many homes, and no lives have been lost..very few injuries.



The fire is thought to have been started by a simple power surge, power went off for a second, then re-started, causing a spark of electricity....



Everyone turned out to help, and the community spirit was high....absolutely EVERYONE came out to help! What a beautiful selfless community we have in Karsiyaka!!



I personally sprayed water continually on a house that had 2 trapped dogs, as soon as it was safe i opened the gate....they are now roaming the streets of Karsiyaka!





Soldiers have told us that the fires are now under control, however....DO NOT GO TO SLEEP TONIGHT! The wind is high and as is carrying flames with it....







DD



Be vigilant tonight..

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 01:10

I have just had a short conversation with a soldier and he asked me to tell everyone DO NOT TO GO TO SLEEP TONIGHT!



Please adhere to his instructions........



DD

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 01:18

Be safe all,

Paul.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 01:40

Be carefull all - be very carefulll.



Keep safe and adhere to instructions.



We were there many years ago when a fire started up in the mountains up Ilgaz way - it was bloody terrifying. Please all, take great care.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 01:42

Message 6 - me - sorry - too many 'lllll's.



Still - take great care.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
24/07/2010 01:53

God help them all when they see the smoke damage. Bless them, my biggest fear is fire on this lovely Island.

BatteryBoy


Joined: 05/06/2009
Posts: 125

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 01:40

Hi DD,



Did you get my email, dated 23rd







Regards Batteryboy

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
25/07/2010 03:45

''Britvic, the fire came within 20 metres of your house, but myself and a small boy of about 13...managed to put out the fire...there were 2 dogs in the garden, scared to death, but i am happy to say, they are now roaming free in Karsiyaka! Don't know if they are owned, or were just hiding out. ''



Quite strange really, as the fire was actually by my friend's door,it was actually rife on two sides of her house. It was so close , it burnt their veggie plants, all shrubs and sizzled their furniture cushions. My friend's back actually got a burn on it from the sparks, how the heck the whole lot didn't go up is amazing. Thanks to Kibtek, the fire service and the locals, I still have my friends alive.