The forest fires in Australia have shaken the entire world. Images and videos of dead and trapped animals, climate change, ashes are doing the rounds on the internet.
The fires, which is reportedly an effect of climate change, have damaged an estimated 5 million hectares of land. Around 8,000 Koalas, which is 30 per cent of the population is said to have perished.
Australia is witnessing its hottest and driest season this year with temperatures soaring to almost 50 degrees Celsius.
It is also estimated that over 480 million birds, animals and reptiles have already been lost because of the fires.
Images from South Australia show the sky turned blood red and smoky. The smoke has reportedly reached New Zealand as well.
For those who may have missed these. Here are a few shots I took of the fire in east Gippsland last Monday the 30th December. From the South Buchan and North of Bairnsdale areas. #austfires #australiaburns pic.twitter.com/criDwQpkti
— Glen MOREY (@somers3927) January 4, 2020
Australian bush fires need more media coverage and MORE people spreading the news about it. these fires are becoming much worse than the amazon, yet the rest of the world stays quiet. Please use your voice and help us spread it around!#Australiabushfires #AUSTRALIAFIRES#btsarmy pic.twitter.com/olKtVkKDoB
— Zia✨ (@btswithzia) November 12, 2019
The skies in New Zealand right now from the Australian fires. Nothing like I’ve seen before its insane. #PrayForAustralia pic.twitter.com/2ZbxV0rXE1
— Miz ? (@OldMateMiz) January 5, 2020
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez also tweeted about the fire.
