'It wasn't the best house, but it was mine': Batlow residents return after fires

Residents have begun assessing the damage in the New South Wales town of Batlow after a bushfire tore through over the weekend.Batlow resident Max Gordon-Hall was overseas during the fires and returned to find only ruinAnother resident says locals banded together to put out sheds and fences and save homes

One man died and locals fear around 20 homes were destroyed, although this number has not been confirmed."Holy mackerel. All that work for nothing," he said.The paramedic said he moved into the three-bedroom house only six months ago after renovating it."The firies were here trying to put it out apparently. What do you do, save 10 houses and lose one, or save one and lose 10? Rather mine burn down and keep the neighbours.

There’s no place like home! When it’s your no matter high big small or condition.

It was your sanctuary. I am so sorry

It's not about being the best house .it was your home and I'm so sorry 😪💖

Sad, firebugs/Lefties sad too.

Heartbreaking. 💔

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

'Didn't want to leave mate': Goulburn man named as Batlow fire victimResidents returned to the fire-ravaged town to grim scenes today, the charred Big Apple on the way into the historic town symbolic of the devastation unleashed by yesterday&x27;s catastrophic blaze.
Source: 9NewsAUS - 🏆 10. / 72 Read more »

'It's not worth dying' say residents of South Coast town as they waited for the worstResidents of Narooma had an out-of-control bushfire bearing down from the north, south and west. All they could do was hold their breath. I Love Narooma
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

'Didn't want to leave mate': Goulburn man named as Batlow fire victimResidents returned to the fire-ravaged town to grim scenes today, the charred Big Apple on the way into the historic town symbolic of the devastation unleashed by yesterday&x27;s catastrophic blaze.
Source: 9NewsAUS - 🏆 10. / 72 Read more »

Ferocious blaze rips through properties in idyllic Southern Highlands west of SydneyResidents are counting the cost and more houses are feared destroyed after the out-of-control Currowan fire blazes through the Southern Highlands region. I’m in America. How can I help? South!
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

'It's all starting to fill in': fears Victoria and NSW fires mergingFire crews were pulled away from a massive Victorian fire overnight, which could soon merge with another fire across the border. If all of the council areas have used the same ‘do not touch the bush’ tactic, then naturally fires will have enough fuel to keep burning & fragile humanity can’t stop it until fuel is gone or rain comes. Nature at work.
Source: smh - 🏆 6. / 80 Read more »

One man dead, extensive property damage: NSW wakes up after a devastating nightAuthorities have confirmed that a man has died while trying to defend a friend's property at Batlow, in the south-west slopes of New South Wales. 😭😭😭
Source: SBSNews - 🏆 3. / 89 Read more »