This is the view from my home back balcony. That is a hill where I from far to far give a walk to see some wildlife. And now, some idiot decided to put fire on it. It has not only destroyed part of the hill but has burnt a lot of new pine trees and eucalyptus that were starting to growing, it has killed many snakes, birds and other animals that were starting to find places to hibernate or burnt their nests, It has burn a lot of bugs that were laying their eggs to a new generation, it has burnt all the seeds from flowers and plants that were a whole life producing. If that was not enough, with this, it has caused a lot of work for the firemen, risking their lives to stop the fire.
What do these people gain on burning our lungs!?!? Is that funny destroy one thing in 1 day what delayed years to build?! These people make me sick. They should die when they try to do it.
It was in the middle of the forest, it could not be a natural fire.
Sad world.

wow cool reportage! May the Almighty's curse be on this idiot who set the fire! Great set Ricky Riyaz · 2009-10-03: 13:31

Great shots! I like this effect framework. ????? · 2009-10-03: 13:38

You are right my friend... Very sad... principe · 2009-10-03: 13:54

Horrible to hear. Very said indeed. I hope the fires are or can be quickly put out and that no one or no thing is harmed in the process. smbunation · 2009-10-03: 14:23

You are so right on , Forest Fires do no one any good !! Thanks for sharing ! cd catdad · 2009-10-03: 14:46

Terrible situation, but at least you made the best of it with some great shots and some great editing. I saved the one of the fire truck as a favourite. Jarvo · 2009-10-03: 14:48

Good report, but story is really sad. pandka · 2009-10-03: 15:21

OMG that´s so sad Ricky :( agnes65 · 2009-10-03: 16:03

yes, it is sad! you executed it well though~ urmysunshine · 2009-10-03: 19:37

FANTASTICAS! LysMandala · 2009-10-03: 19:48

Its sad.., there r twisted minds in this world. u captured good fotos! soubhagya · 2009-10-03: 21:16

That's really too bad, Ricky...so much was lost. Forest fires are terrible... lookagain · 2009-10-03: 23:00

sad jessicashan · 2009-10-03: 23:58

Great set. Very dramatic, lots of impact especially #4. Hope everything turned out a-ok. ????? · 2009-10-04: 02:10

Dramatic set! Such a familiar sight - I can't understand why they do it either :-( jet28 · 2009-10-04: 03:55

Ricky, these comments are NOT from me, someone is usuing my name, please remove it, thank you :-) ????? · 2009-10-04: 04:57

Oh Ricky, this is so sad. SADHYA · 2009-10-04: 05:13

Oh Ricky, this is awful. I can understand your anger - its a terrible thing to have happened. Its very sad to see such destruction. ????? · 2009-10-04: 05:24

Oh Ricky, this is awful. I can understand your anger - its a terrible thing to have happened. Its very sad to see such destruction. ????? · 2009-10-04: 05:24

OMG This is very sad indeed.. i hope they are able to put out the fire without much destruction... people who do it, I think they do not know what they are doing and i hope they get caught. smithapnair · 2009-10-04: 05:51

sad story. but cool post with that interesting frames. miltonjacob · 2009-10-04: 06:06

Oh ricky, that is a typical disaster created by man!!!! Your last shot drove straight into my favorites list. Fortunately AFTER the fire! ;o) Ryana · 2009-10-04: 06:47

hey wt happen there peace4kidss · 2009-10-04: 08:10

It is a shame. I hope not too much was destroyed. dontblink · 2009-10-04: 09:31

Nem comento porque fico revoltada com tamanha estupidez humana... JaCkYe · 2009-10-04: 10:33

hate it when forest fires are put on by irresponsible and stupid humans. Such a big loss, and so sad. great reportage Ricky!! eternity65 · 2009-10-04: 11:01

Thank you Ricky, Yes this is very sad and must have been very worrying to be so near your house!! ????? · 2009-10-04: 13:24

Wonderful series. Love the framing and the speed effect noptek · 2009-10-04: 13:41

Excellentes photos and great effect!!!! nadoune · 2009-10-04: 14:37

Ricky, that is so sad. Wasichseh · 2009-10-04: 15:11

Set forest fires are always so bad, however, it will repair itself and come back eventually. That's the good part of nature..have faith :-) NellyBly · 2009-10-04: 15:50

Very sad...your report on this is excellent...the last one is fantastic!!! lynnsgallery2 · 2009-10-04: 16:44

So sad - people are horrible Ricky, I agree. You did get some great shots though! That last one with the fire truck is incredible! KerBear · 2009-10-04: 17:39

hi my friend... influence.... :( Nimaabolghasemi · 2009-10-05: 01:25

great pictures, the speed in the last one is fantastic! ciripbogar · 2009-10-05: 02:15

Grande reportagem sobre um acontecimento infelizmente tão repetitivo e revoltante no nosso pais! Terá que haver castigos muito mais severos! Unchained · 2009-10-05: 03:26

outstanding shots..... ????? · 2009-10-05: 10:01

Great reportage and good shots, its sad that people have toi do that :( mystic1 · 2009-10-05: 15:00

Pictures are beautiful, but it's terrible. :( Nature one of the most important thing in our life. We can't live without it. BlasiusW · 2009-10-05: 15:42

:( Oh, my bro... this is so sad... ????? · 2009-10-05: 16:59

very cool news shots love the last shots onlymehdi · 2009-10-06: 13:45

I'm glad the fire department stopped it. Good series of pictures. ????? · 2009-10-11: 18:34

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