snafu 29 Report post Posted January 15 Got up early this morning to try for a squid or two off the Smoky Bay jetty only to find that it was burning. Ratbags playing with fireworks last night must have started the fire and it had been smouldering for hours. I rang 000 and the local CFA unit responded very fast, but the damage meant that burnt planks had to be removed making the jetty a safety hazard. Who knows when it will be repaired. 1 5 Sykes, Meppstas, Soobz and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,077 Report post Posted January 15 Geez there are so many idiots around. Good on you snafu for your quick action Do you know if the jetty is fully closed or just up to the missing planks? 1 snafu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soobz 191 Report post Posted January 15 I've heard of morons actually having fires for warmth on jetties. This is really sad but lucky you were there to limit damage. 1 snafu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snafu 29 Report post Posted January 15 1 hour ago, doobie said: Geez there are so many idiots around. Good on you snafu for your quick action Do you know if the jetty is fully closed or just up to the missing planks? Earliest estimate is 30 to 40 grand in repairs. Fully closed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,553 Report post Posted January 16 Idiots. Dare say if they are locals they will be copping it from all angles from the people in the town. 1 snafu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snafu 29 Report post Posted January 16 2 hours ago, Softy said: Idiots. Dare say if they are locals they will be copping it from all angles from the people in the town. There has been a bit of finger pointing towards a couple of blokes who come down from Alice Springs each year around his time. They usually bring a heap of fireworks with them (legally bought in the NT) to stir the locals. Proving that it was them may not be easy though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,553 Report post Posted January 16 Sounds like the locals won't need any proof. 1 snafu reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punrey 0 Report post Posted January 16 There's some bloody idiots around You better come fix it softy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites