The day before our visit, some irresponsible campers not only ignored the fireban, but then left their fire unattended for the day. Consequently a bushfire quickly spread 10k across the island.

In order to protect property, the residents burned the area behind Happy Valley village to clear any debris and create a 'safety wall'. We watched in fascination but the locals took it all in their stride, standing on balconies just a few feet away