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KneelB4Zod! User ID: 65052015 Czechia 06/18/2017 06:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Really catastrophic. “You don’t fear death, you welcome it. Your punishment must be more severe.” - Bane "This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one. It has patterned itself after every dictator who has ever planted the ripping imprint of a boot on the pages of history since the beginning of time. It has refinements, technological advances, and a more sophisticated approach to the destruction of human freedom. But like every one of the super-states that preceded it, it has one iron rule: logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." - "The Obsolete Man" - The Twilight Zone, 1961 __________________________________________________________________________ "I assure you, ladies and gentlemen that, very soon history will show that we and our allies have fought a war on behalf of the whole world against terrorism supported by governments that will be held accountable by its own people..." Quoting Dostoyevsky: "Rest assured, hell is big enough for all. It doesn't deserve this fierce competition over who will be the worst." - Dr. Bashar Jaafari, UNSC session, 22nd of February, 2018 [link to youtu.be (secure)] __________________________________________________________________________ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
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KneelB4Zod! User ID: 65052015 Czechia 06/18/2017 06:22 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | many more are presumed dead. Entire villages have been destroyed. The death toll will rise throughout the day and more wildfires are expected. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73590977 Must spread very fast if so many people were caught by surprise, unable to evacuate. “You don’t fear death, you welcome it. Your punishment must be more severe.” - Bane "This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one. It has patterned itself after every dictator who has ever planted the ripping imprint of a boot on the pages of history since the beginning of time. It has refinements, technological advances, and a more sophisticated approach to the destruction of human freedom. But like every one of the super-states that preceded it, it has one iron rule: logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." - "The Obsolete Man" - The Twilight Zone, 1961 __________________________________________________________________________ "I assure you, ladies and gentlemen that, very soon history will show that we and our allies have fought a war on behalf of the whole world against terrorism supported by governments that will be held accountable by its own people..." Quoting Dostoyevsky: "Rest assured, hell is big enough for all. It doesn't deserve this fierce competition over who will be the worst." - Dr. Bashar Jaafari, UNSC session, 22nd of February, 2018 [link to youtu.be (secure)] __________________________________________________________________________ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75100378 Belgium 06/18/2017 06:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have a feeling we will see more wildfires this summer as conditions are extremely dry and not a lot of rain has been forecast. In Belgium farmers have already been told that they are not allowed to use sprinklers on their crops any more because of an imminent water shortage. |
The King of Rock 'n Roll (OP) User ID: 72070584 Netherlands 06/18/2017 06:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is terrible. I hope they will be contained soon. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75100378 I have a feeling we will see more wildfires this summer as conditions are extremely dry and not a lot of rain has been forecast. In Belgium farmers have already been told that they are not allowed to use sprinklers on their crops any more because of an imminent water shortage. I live near quite a lot of forest and swamp land and we were told that when the heat continues the forest will be closed to the public. Pro Brexit, Pro Nexit, Anti-EU |
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KneelB4Zod! User ID: 65052015 Czechia 06/18/2017 07:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | “You don’t fear death, you welcome it. Your punishment must be more severe.” - Bane "This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one. It has patterned itself after every dictator who has ever planted the ripping imprint of a boot on the pages of history since the beginning of time. It has refinements, technological advances, and a more sophisticated approach to the destruction of human freedom. But like every one of the super-states that preceded it, it has one iron rule: logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." - "The Obsolete Man" - The Twilight Zone, 1961 __________________________________________________________________________ "I assure you, ladies and gentlemen that, very soon history will show that we and our allies have fought a war on behalf of the whole world against terrorism supported by governments that will be held accountable by its own people..." Quoting Dostoyevsky: "Rest assured, hell is big enough for all. It doesn't deserve this fierce competition over who will be the worst." - Dr. Bashar Jaafari, UNSC session, 22nd of February, 2018 [link to youtu.be (secure)] __________________________________________________________________________ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 66206095 Netherlands 06/18/2017 07:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Praying for Portugal!!! Please stay safe. Thread: Portugal wildfires: 43 people already died. Villages still surrounded by flames. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75100378 Belgium 06/18/2017 08:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | According to a report in a Dutch newspaper I just read, local police have said that the wildfire probably started because of a lightning strike in a tree. They claim to even have found the tree in question. I don't necessarily want to call conspiracy on this, but I find it slightly strange that they have announced the apparent cause so soon. (And on a conspiracy note, I noticed that the affected area is close to Fátima...) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75097381 Portugal 06/18/2017 08:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | According to a report in a Dutch newspaper I just read, local police have said that the wildfire probably started because of a lightning strike in a tree. They claim to even have found the tree in question. I don't necessarily want to call conspiracy on this, but I find it slightly strange that they have announced the apparent cause so soon. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 75100378 (And on a conspiracy note, I noticed that the affected area is close to Fátima...) It's on same district but not close to Fátima. Yes it was a lightning strike! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 75100378 Belgium 06/18/2017 08:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.bbc.com] Apparently several villages are surrounded by flames so people can't escape nor can rescue services reach them. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 75097381 Portugal 06/18/2017 08:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "CrossWINDS are rising again" The Secretary of State for Home Affairs said that the operators are now "very worried because they are raising crosswind" in a "scenario like yesterday. That's where the big explosion took place. " Jorge Gomes also repeated that, according to the first analysis of the Judiciary Police, "it was a thunderbolt of dry thunder that cracked a tree and there began what has spread." The official says that the operatives on the ground have "difficulty in acting. But we are using the means that circumstances allow us. Let's not regret whether they should all be or not. We are fighting and we are going to win this fight. " |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75097381 Portugal 06/18/2017 08:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Live link: [link to observador.pt] |
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KneelB4Zod! User ID: 65052015 Czechia 06/18/2017 09:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ‘Biggest tragedy in years’: At least 62 killed, 59 injured in Portugal forest fires (PHOTOS, VIDEO) [link to on.rt.com (secure)] [link to youtu.be (secure)] [link to youtu.be (secure)] “You don’t fear death, you welcome it. Your punishment must be more severe.” - Bane "This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one. It has patterned itself after every dictator who has ever planted the ripping imprint of a boot on the pages of history since the beginning of time. It has refinements, technological advances, and a more sophisticated approach to the destruction of human freedom. But like every one of the super-states that preceded it, it has one iron rule: logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." - "The Obsolete Man" - The Twilight Zone, 1961 __________________________________________________________________________ "I assure you, ladies and gentlemen that, very soon history will show that we and our allies have fought a war on behalf of the whole world against terrorism supported by governments that will be held accountable by its own people..." Quoting Dostoyevsky: "Rest assured, hell is big enough for all. It doesn't deserve this fierce competition over who will be the worst." - Dr. Bashar Jaafari, UNSC session, 22nd of February, 2018 [link to youtu.be (secure)] __________________________________________________________________________ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 75097381 Portugal 06/18/2017 10:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Storms begining like yesterday. But today is hotter... [link to en.sat24.com] |
OpenEnded.. User ID: 75089166 United States 06/18/2017 10:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ahh, here is the thread I was looking for.. "Portugal forest fires kill 62 near Coimbra Luis and other Portugal residents need some good vibes right now to get them through this.. "Most died while trying to flee the Pedrógão Grande area, 50 km (30 miles) south-east of Coimbra, in their cars, according to the government. Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to tackle the blaze, which has spread across several fronts. Prime Minister Antonio Costa called it "the greatest tragedy we have seen in recent years in terms of forest fires". [link to www.bbc.com] |