Samantha Armytage was one of the countless people affected by the South Coast fires on New Year’s Eve.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the Sunrise presenter spoke about the feeling of relief she felt after she managed to escape the fires currently taking over New South Wales.
“A belated HNY to you all. We’ve made it out of the South Coast fire zone & I’m feeling very excited for a shower, some electricity & telecommunications,” she wrote.
Seven people lost their lives in NSW on New Year’s Eve, with one person dead in Victoria.
The 43-year-old admitted that the entire experience had been traumatic, saying it forced her to reflect on her own life.
“More seriously, I’m feeling very thankful for my lot in life & very sad for those who’ve just lost their lives, livestock & livelihoods,” she continued.
She added: “I plan to use the year ahead wisely. To simplify my life. With more love for my loved ones, more kindness, more patience, more healthy living.”
Sam then sent out well wishes for the upcoming year after all the devastation that had occurred previously.
“Wishing for more rain for our farmers, better management of our environment and good karma for all those brave souls (paid & unpaid) out there fighting these horrendous fires,” she wrote.
On New Year’s Eve, thousands faced the prospect of being homeless after they were forced to flee their homes on NSW’s south coast.
Close to 200 buildings were destroyed in one night, with almost every coastal town from Nowra to the Victorian border affected by the fires.
