Think the COVID-19 lockdown is tough? Try fighting with just one mate to save a string of buildings in thick smoke, horrible wind and no communication.
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That's what faced Malua Bay RFS volunteers Peter Riddel and David Beare on New Year's Eve.
So many firefighters found themselves isolated and cut off throughout the shire on that terrible day.
Pete and Dave have shared their story.
We thank them for it.
We are also thankful the shire has held the line on COVID-19. We have had no new infections confirmed for 10 days. Celebrate, but don't be complacent. We have had no new infections because we have done the right thing. Keep it up, lest we set our economic recovery further back.
We leave you with our favourite Mark Twain quote: "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
