Gale-Force Winds Wreak Havoc on Adrienne Staples' Property, Fire Brigade Saves the Day
Adrienne Staples' property near Featherston faced severe damage on Thursday due to gale-force winds. Despite the intense storm, no one was hurt, thanks to the swift response of the Featherston volunteer fire brigade.
The day saw wind speeds averaging over 100km/h, with a peak gust of 163km/h recorded at 2pm. Staples witnessed a five-metre-tall, three-metre-wide roller door being blown loose and flapping like a flag. The chook house was also breaking loose from its moorings and flapping back and forth.
Staples promptly called the Featherston volunteer fire brigade, who arrived within five minutes. They swiftly secured the roller door and the chicken run, and tied down the chook shed. Their quick action helped prevent further damage to the property.
Staples praised the fire brigade for their prompt response and assistance. Despite the severe damage to the roller door and chook house, the property was relatively unscathed. The fire brigade's quick action played a crucial role in ensuring no one was hurt during the incident.
