Australia’s bushfire season destroyed forests, took millions of lives and continues to leave future impact on the surrounding environment. With a heavy rainfall to hit the lands down under, there is concern for affected lands that may not take well to an otherwise blessing. From blazing flames to falling ash, this touching visual timeline documents the many faces of Australia’s bushfire season.

 

Firefighters readily respond to the call of disaster.

Thousands prepare to evacuate as a humanitarian crisis was called in the NSW south coast. Lines of cars await to load up on fuel.

Koala rests on the remains of a burnt forest on Kangaroo Island

Firefighter at service on a mission to protect a burning home.

Firefighters sitting in front of the Sunnataram Buddhist retreat in Penrose once threatened by the ravaging bushfires.

Guzzle, the male koala, is slowly nurtured back to well-being through a syringe at the Mallacoota Wildlife Centre. The burns are intense, but his fight for life is an inspiration that can be seen through his eyes.

Children at play—two young girls find joy through repurposing fallen ash.

Creating space for routine amidst the chaos, two young girls walk their dog past a burning cable outside Mallacoota, Victoria.

Farmer after putting down cattle due to severe injury and burns due to fire.

 

Father with his twin seven year-old sons with smiles on their faces as they rebuild on their farm after fire destroyed their land.

This man comforts a local business owner. The power of human connection and support defeats any fire.

Photo by Gary Ramage

 

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