Salvos helping fire victims

salvation_army.jpgFire can cause such devastation. Last week a huge fire near Toodyay, 85 kilometres north east of Perth, destroyed significant property including 38 houses. Thankfully no human lives were lost.

Initial assessments suggest fallen power lines caused the fire.

Dozens of families have lost everything. In the last couple of days they’ve been allowed back into the fire affected areas to see if anything remains of their homes. For many there is only heartbreak.

Thankfully the Salvos are already helping people in the area. You can help them to help others by donating online. If you’d like to show your support for those affected by the fires, click here.



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Rodney Olsen

Rodney is a husband, father, cyclist, blogger and podcaster from Perth Western Australia.

He has worked in radio at Perth's media ministry Sonshine for over 25 years and has previously worked at ministries such as Compassion Australia and Bible Society.

The views he expresses here are his own.

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2 Comments

  • Hey Rodney. I wanted to let you know that I one of my best friends is living in Perth. He has been a missionary in Perth for the last 5+ years. He’s married a wonderful Perth girl since moving there, so he will be there for a long time! I know that Perth is a massive city, but thought he would be a great contact for you who is doing some great stuff in your community. Blessings…
    .-= briancromer´s last blog ..Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009 =-.

    • Very interesting.

      What exactly is he doing here? I know it’s a big city but I may still know him.

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