On September 9 last year a deliberately-lit fire fanned by strong winds spread quickly from Peregian Springs down Emu Mountain Road to Peregian Beach. Thousands of people were evacuated from the township while hundreds of firefighters backed up by police fought the fire from house to house.
Thanks to the heroic efforts of emergency service crews, Peregian was saved with only one house lost. One year on, the Peregian community would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our brave fire fighters, who risked everything to save what we hold dear. On Saturday 5 September the community is invited to celebrate one year since we survived, by raising funds for the Verrierdale Rural Fire Brigade, who are taking delivery of a new truck, but need a place to house it.
Peregian Family & Friends will be hosting two events that day, a family fun day and an evening fundraiser. The family fun day will run from 12-3pm. There will be lots of fun for the kids, but also a chance for the adults to hear more about volunteering opportunities for the rural fire brigade and Peregian lifesaving and nippers.
In the evening, we will hear from Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, celebrity chef and Regional Food Ambassador Matt Golinski, and Noosa Fire Station Officer Rob Frey, who helped protect Peregian at Woodland Drive, the last line of defence before a change of wind sent the flames west of Peregian.
We invite you to join us by purchasing tickets at: www.trybooking.com/BKZEZ.
