Evacuations Begin Following East Gippsland Bushfires
ShareSARSFIELD, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: Prime Minister Scott Morrison (C) tours the Wildflower farm owned by Paul and Melissa Churchman on January 3, 2020 in Sarsfield, Victoria, Australia. People in Victoria's worst-hit bushfire spots are being encouraged to leave before conditions worsen, following confirmation of a second death in East Gippsland. (Photo by James Ross-Pool/Getty Images)
Bushfire Evacuees Arrive In Melbourne Following East Gippsland Fires
ShareSOMERVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Amy Jane greets her dog Prince Caspian after she arrived at the Somerville relief center on January 4, 2020 in Somerville, Australia. HMAS Choules was deployed to help evacuate thousands of people stranded in the remote Victorian coastal town of Mallacoota following fires across East Gippsland. One thousand people boarded the ship, two hundred went staight to Melbourne and the remaining 800 were bussed to Somerville where they were met by family and friends. Two people have been confirmed dead and at least 21 people are missing as fires continue to burn across the state of Victoria. (Photo by Dominic O'Brien/Getty Images)
Bushfires Continue To Burn Across East Gippsland As Army Is Called In To Assist
ShareOMEO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: In this handout provided by the Australian Department of Defence, an Australian Army soldier carries an evacuee's dog onto an Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter at Omeo showgrounds, before returning to RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, during support of Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20, on January 5, 2020 in Omeo, Australia. One person has died overnight in Batlow and four firefighters were injured. A state of emergency is in place across NSW as firefighters battle 150 fires, 64 of which are uncontained. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday announced that army reservists were being called up to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett / Australian Department of Defence via Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Bushfires Continue To Burn Across East Gippsland As Army Is Called In To Assist
ShareOMEO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: In this handout provided by the Australian Department of Defence, Warrant Officer Class Two Darrel Rowe, from the 5th Aviation Squadron, searches the ground from An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook during the flight to Omeo to evacuate local civilian residents on January 2, 2020 in Omeo, Australia. (Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett / Australian Department of Defence via Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: In this handout provided by the Australian Department of Defence, A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' Helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on January 5, 2020 Sydney, Australia. HMAS Adelaide departed Sydney to assist with bushfire evacuations on the South Coast of New South Wales. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by ABIS Thomas Sawtell / Australian Department of Defence via Getty Images)
Gospers Mountain Fire At Emergency Level As Heatwave Continues
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Fire and Rescue personal try to extinguish a bushfire as it burns next to a major road and homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days with ongoing dangerous fire conditions and almost 100 bushfires burning across the state. It's the second state of emergency declared in NSW since the start of the bushfire season. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
Smoke Haze Blankets Sydney As Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: A hazy red sun sets over Bondi Beach on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days with ongoing dangerous fire conditions and almost 100 bushfires burning across the state. It's the second state of emergency declared in NSW since the start of the bushfire season. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Gospers Mountain Fire At Emergency Level As Heatwave Continues
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: A tornado inside a bushfire burns near homes on the outskirts of the town of Bilpin on December 19, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
Firefighters Continue To Battle Bushfires As Catastrophic Fire Danger Warning Is Issued In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: A burnt bicycle lies on the ground in front of a house recently destroyed by bushfires on the outskirts of the town of Bargo on December 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. A catastrophic fire danger warning has been issued for the greater Sydney region, the Illawarra and southern ranges as hot, windy conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts across NSW. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian declared a state of emergency on Thursday, the second state of emergency declared in NSW since the start of the bushfire season. (Photo by David Gray/Getty Images)
Multiple Bushfires Burning At Emergency Level Across NSW Following Death Of Volunteer Firefighter
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: A Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighter conducts mopping up near the town of Sussex Inlet on December 31, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. There are a number of dangerous bushfires burning at emergency level across NSW as weather conditions deteriorate with temperatures expected to rise ahead of gusty southerly change. Princes Highway on the NSW South Coast has been closed with motorists told to avoid all non essential travel. Volunteer firefighter Sam McPaul was killed when his truck rolled over in a freak wind event near Jingellic near the NSW-Victorian border on Monday evening. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Evacuations Begin Following East Gippsland Bushfires
ShareMALLACOOTA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: A view of fire damage on January 03, 2020 in Sarsfield , Australia. The HMAS Choules docked outside of Mallacoota this morning to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the remote coastal town following fires across East Gippsland which have killed one person and destroyed dozens of properties. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Begin Following East Gippsland Bushfires
ShareMALLACOOTA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: Sarsfield resident Wayne Johnston inspects damage to his property on January 03, 2020 in Sarsfield , Australia. Wayne evacuated to the town of Bairnsdale when fire burned through his town. His house was not destroyed and he plans to stay and defend it should conditions worsen and the fire returns by the weekend. The HMAS Choules docked outside of Mallacoota this morning to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the remote coastal town following fires across East Gippsland which have killed one person and destroyed dozens of properties. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Begin Following East Gippsland Bushfires
ShareMALLACOOTA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: A view of fire damage on January 03, 2020 in Sarsfield , Australia. The HMAS Choules docked outside of Mallacoota this morning to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the remote coastal town following fires across East Gippsland which have killed one person and destroyed dozens of properties. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Begin Following East Gippsland Bushfires
ShareMALLACOOTA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: A view of fire damage on January 03, 2020 in Sarsfield , Australia. The HMAS Choules docked outside of Mallacoota this morning to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the remote coastal town following fires across East Gippsland which have killed one person and destroyed dozens of properties. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Continue Across East Gippsland As State Of Disaster Is Declared
ShareORBOST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Debris of a burnt house are seen on January 04, 2020 in Sarsfield, Australia. Two people are dead and 28 remain missing following bushfires across the East Gippsland area, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declaring a state of disaster in the region. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Continue Across East Gippsland As State Of Disaster Is Declared
ShareEAST GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: The sky turns red from the fires in Omeo on January 04, 2020 in Double Bridges Australia. Two people are dead and 28 remain missing following bushfires across the East Gippsland area, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declaring a state of disaster in the region. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Continue Across East Gippsland As State Of Disaster Is Declared
ShareEAST GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: The Australia Flag flies under red skies from the fires on January 04, 2020 in Bruthen Australia. Two people are dead and 28 remain missing following bushfires across the East Gippsland area, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declaring a state of disaster in the region. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Continue Across East Gippsland As State Of Disaster Is Declared
ShareEAST GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Fire crews put out spot fires on January 04, 2020 in Sarsfield, Australia. Two people are dead and 28 remain missing following bushfires across the East Gippsland area, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declaring a state of disaster in the region. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Continue Across East Gippsland As State Of Disaster Is Declared
ShareEAST GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Fire crews put out spot fires on January 04, 2020 in Sarsfield, Australia. Two people are dead and 28 remain missing following bushfires across the East Gippsland area, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declaring a state of disaster in the region. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Evacuations Continue Across East Gippsland As State Of Disaster Is Declared
ShareEAST GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Fire crews put out spot fires on January 04, 2020 in Sarsfield, Australia. Two people are dead and 28 remain missing following bushfires across the East Gippsland area, with Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declaring a state of disaster in the region. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Evacuation Notices Issued Across NSW As Firefighters Prepare For Dangerous Bushfire Conditions
ShareLAKE TABOURIE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Residents look on as flames burn through bush on January 04, 2020 in Lake Tabourie, Australia. A state of emergency has been declared across NSW with dangerous fire conditions forecast for Saturday, as more than 140 bushfires continue to burn. There have been eight confirmed deaths in NSW since Monday 30 December. 1365 homes have been lost, while 3.6 million hectares have been burnt this fire season. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Hazy Sunrise Over Sydney As Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: The sun rises over The Sydney Harbour Bridge on January 05, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Smoke haze across Sydney city has become common in recent months as bushfires continue to burn across eastern Australia. Hundreds of fires continue to burn in NSW, Victoria and South Australia, with the Australian Defence Force now called in to help with firefighting and rescue efforts. 13 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and SA since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Hazy Sunrise Over Sydney As Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: A woman wearing a face mask looks at her phone as she walks across The Sydney Harbour Bridge on January 05, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Smoke haze across Sydney city has become common in recent months as bushfires continue to burn across eastern Australia. Hundreds of fires continue to burn in NSW, Victoria and South Australia, with the Australian Defence Force now called in to help with firefighting and rescue efforts. 13 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and SA since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Smoke From Australian Bushfires Blankets Auckland
ShareSmoke Blankets Parts Of NSW As Bushfires Continue To Burn Across Australia
ShareCANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Birds at the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, in front of the view which would usually show Parliament House (2km away) on January 05, 2020 in Canberra Australia. Smoke haze across Eastern Australia has become common in recent months as bushfires continue to burn. Hundreds of fires continue to burn in NSW, Victoria and South Australia, with the Australian Defence Force now called in to help with firefighting and rescue efforts. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and SA since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Rohan Thomson/Getty Images)
Smoke Blankets Parts of Eastern Australia As Bushfires Continue To Burn Across The Country
ShareCANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: A photographer captures smoke at Parliament House on January 05, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. Smoke haze across Eastern Australian cities has become common in recent months as bushfires continue to burn. Hundreds of fires continue to burn in NSW, Victoria and South Australia, with the Australian Defence Force now called in to help with firefighting and rescue efforts. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and SA since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Rohan Thomson/Getty Images)
Victoria Remains On High Bushfire Alert Following Devastating East Gippsland Fires
ShareCANN RIVER, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A burnt down house is seen on a property in the Cann Valley, north of Cann River, Australia on January 06, 2020. Milder weather conditions have provided some relief for firefighters in Victoria as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area, as clean up operation and evacuations continue. Two people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing. More than 923,000 hectares have been burnt across Victoria, with hundreds of homes and properties destroyed. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Bushfires Continue To Burn Across East Gippsland As Army Is Called In To Assist
ShareORBOST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Small spot fires still burn on January 05, 2020 between Orbost and Cann River along the Princes Highway, Australia. Two people are dead and 6 remain unaccounted for as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area. Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has declared a state of disaster in the region, compelling residents in threatened areas to evacuate. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Smoke From Australian Bushfires Blankets Auckland
ShareAUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 05: An orange glow darkens the sky at 5pm in Auckland city on January 05, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. The smoke has travelled from Australia, where hundreds of fires continue to burn across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, with the Australian Defence Force now called in to help with firefighting and rescue efforts. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and SA since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)
Bushfires Continue To Burn Across East Gippsland As Army Is Called In To Assist
ShareCANN RIVER, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Burnt trees and debris cover the road on January 05, 2020 outside Cann River along the Monaro Highway, Australia. Two people are dead and 4 remain unaccounted for as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area. Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has declared a state of disaster in the region, compelling residents in threatened areas to evacuate. Thousands of people remain stranded in the coastal town of Mallacoota and are being evacuated by navy ships to Melbourne. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Western Sydney bushfire forces m5 closure
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Men take mobile phone photos as a NSW Rural Fire Service drops a load of fire retardant as a fire smolders at Voyager Point in western Sydney on January 05, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. One person has died overnight in Batlow and four firefighters were injured. A state of emergency is in place across NSW as firefighters battle 150 fires, 64 of which are uncontained. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday announced that army reservists were being called up to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images) (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Western Sydney bushfire forces m5 closure
ShareWestern Sydney bushfire forces m5 closure
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: People look on as a fire smolders at Voyager Point in western Sydney on January 05, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. One person has died overnight in Batlow and four firefighters were injured. A state of emergency is in place across NSW as firefighters battle 150 fires, 64 of which are uncontained. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday announced that army reservists were being called up to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images) (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareMOSS VALE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: 3 Donkeys from Kangaroo Valley eagerly await food at Moss Vale Showground after fires forced them to relocate on January 06, 2020 in Moss Vale, Australia. Local Showgrounds in towns not affected by fires have now become a safe haven for evacuated residents with large animals. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareWINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Residents begin the cleanup of burnt trees on their property on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareWINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A house destroyed by fire is pictured on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Victoria Remains On High Bushfire Alert Following Devastating East Gippsland Fires
ShareCANN RIVER, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Fallen trees are seen across the Monaro Highway north of Cann River on January 06, 2020, Australia. Milder weather conditions have provided some relief for firefighters in Victoria as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area, as clean up operation and evacuations continue. Two people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing. More than 923,000 hectares have been burnt across Victoria, with hundreds of homes and properties destroyed. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Victoria Remains On High Bushfire Alert Following Devastating East Gippsland Fires
ShareCANN RIVER, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A burnt down house is seen on a property in the Cann Valley, north of Cann River, Australia on January 06, 2020. Milder weather conditions have provided some relief for firefighters in Victoria as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area, as clean up operation and evacuations continue. Two people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing. More than 923,000 hectares have been burnt across Victoria, with hundreds of homes and properties destroyed. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Victoria Remains On High Bushfire Alert Following Devastating East Gippsland Fires
ShareCANN RIVER, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A tired firefighter rests outside a cafe on January 06, 2020 in Cann River, Australia. Milder weather conditions have provided some relief for firefighters in Victoria as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area, as clean up operation and evacuations continue. Two people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing. More than 923,000 hectares have been burnt across Victoria, with hundreds of homes and properties destroyed. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Victoria Remains On High Bushfire Alert Following Devastating East Gippsland Fires
ShareCANN RIVER, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Strike team fire trucks roll out on January 06, 2020 in Cann River, Australia. Milder weather conditions have provided some relief for firefighters in Victoria as bushfires continue to burn across the East Gippsland area, as clean up operation and evacuations continue. Two people have been confirmed dead and four remain missing. More than 923,000 hectares have been burnt across Victoria, with hundreds of homes and properties destroyed. 14 people have died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareWINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: A Wingello resident poses for a photo in front of his house after it was saved by RFS crews 2 days earlier on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareWINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS Crew attempts to put out a smoldering pile of railway sleepers. The sleepers measured over 600 degrees on a thermal temperature gauge 2 days after the fire front had passed through on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Hundreds Of Bushfires Continue To Burn Across NSW Despite Easing Conditions
ShareWINGELLO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: An RFS Crew attempts to put out a smoldering pile of railway sleepers. The sleepers measured over 600 degrees on a thermal temperature gauge 2 days after the fire front had passed through on January 06, 2020 in Wingello, Australia. Cooler conditions and light rain has provided some relief for firefighters in NSW who continue to battle bushfires across the state. Army Reserve forces and other specialist capabilities have been called in to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra Defence ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
Evacuations Begin Following East Gippsland Bushfires
ShareMALLACOOTA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: DELWP ( The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning ) and CFA ( Country Fire Authority ) Crews monitor fires and begin back burns between the towns of Orbost and Lakes Entrance in east Gipplsland on January 02, 2020 in Australia. The HMAS Choules docked outside of Mallacoota this morning to evacuate thousands of people stranded in the remote coastal town following fires across East Gippsland which have killed one person and destroyed dozens of properties. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Thank You Cards Left For Firefighters At RFS Headquarters As State Of Emergency Is Declared In NSW
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02: Thank you cards are seen at Rural Fire Service headquarters on January 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has declared a state of emergency for the next seven days ahead of worsening fire conditions across the state this weekend, as the RFS urges people to evacuate the South Coast of NSW following most recent fires. Seven people have been confirmed dead since Monday 30 December 2019. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
Heartbreaking Photos from the Australian Bush Fires
OMEO, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: In this handout provided by the Australian Department of Defence, an Australian Army soldier carries an evacuee's dog onto an Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter at Omeo showgrounds, before returning to RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, during support of Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20, on January 5, 2020 in Omeo, Australia. One person has died overnight in Batlow and four firefighters were injured. A state of emergency is in place across NSW as firefighters battle 150 fires, 64 of which are uncontained. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday announced that army reservists were being called up to help with firefighting efforts across Australia, along with extra ships and helicopters. 14 people have now died in the fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia since New Year's Eve. (Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett / Australian Department of Defence via Getty Images)