Well if you live in Australia better get some fire proof undies.
Four out of control fires today; Another two *(that i know of) were contained.
Tasman Penisular has the highway *(the only way) closed and last i heard earlier tonight about 80 homes lost..
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/fires-raze-80-properties-thousands-stranded/story-e6frg6nf-1226547982605
by the way, happy new year