The Devastating Impact of the Australian Bushfires

Published 2020-01-08
Australia On Fire: In the grip of a bushfire disaster, many thousands of Australians have been evacuated by air from their homes. As the fires rage on, it may take months for them to return home. But there's another hidden toll to this emergency - the devastating impact on Australia's unique native wildlife.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MrAllan9
    I'm Canadian, and my heart goes out to humans and animals on your beautifu contenent, hope justice is swift and hard for those starting the fires.
  • @claywilson6149
    These are incredible stories. This is your moment my Aussie brothers. In the face of adversery and utter devastation, you are showing the world what good people can do when faced with bad situations and tough choices. I am humbled by the perseverance and courageousness of these 'average' folk faced with extraordinary circumstances. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  • @MolltyChannel
    No matter how much shit we take, we Australians, dig deep and work hard. You can not keep us down, not even a wall of fire.
  • @elsapartida1471
    My heart is broken, many prayers from México. God bless Australia
  • I feel like I'm watching a horror movie, except there are no actors, only victims.
  • @sudeepmalik025
    I am deeply saadened to see natural disasters impacting the lives of humans. It is very sad to lose your home and most importantly losing wildlife. God bless Australia
  • @sacoolman
    I feel for these people who have lost so much.I wish them all a speedy recovery to normality.Devastating.
  • To see the pain these animals go thru is gut wrenching & to see the emotional pain on this woman that cares for these poor animals is HEARTBREAKING TOO !!!!!!
  • @ikkhan2581
    From Pakistan 🇵🇰:- I don’t know what to say 😭 !! It is so sad to see this whole situation in Australia 🇦🇺. We pray for you to God for the better. Ye it never be the same again 😢. But we know that Australian people are brave people. And the will make again Australia a better place to live for there future generations God willingly. May God save all over Australian brother and sisters 🤲🏼. We can just pray for you, and we are doing every day for you. Take care of yourself and friends n families 🙏🏼💕
  • Watch how the insurance companies sharpen their pencils from now on,like here in chch nz after the earthquakes,I hope i'm wrong,god bless our Aussie mates
  • @suziemac3940
    I'm praying for you, Australia. Sending so many prayers.
  • @kalkeikuu
    My Heart goes out to you Australia. 🇦🇺 ❤️🐨
  • Wonderful ppl helping those in a desperate situations. My heart is bursting in pain for all the loss of ppl, houses and all the poor animals. Stay strong and know that you are in my heart and prayers with so many other ppl, too. I cry for you all.
  • @charki40
    Watching this in-depth and respectful coverage of the impacts of our Bushfires on communities and animals I cant help but be proud and heartbroken at the same time. Im an Aussie but a safer distance from the horrific impacts zones my fellow Aussies are facing. Their character is so on full display here. Even when all they built is lost...the response is no Im staying and going to rebuild. Connection, community, identity and country. The tears also mixed with sad but broken humour is so typical of the Australian character. No need for showy brass bravado, just simple strength, reflection and commitment to get through this together. I feel so deeply for your loss. Have been donating each pay day to various charities and keeping my gaze in your direction sending love, admiration and hope.
  • the world pisses me off all these military U.N. NATO and all they do is fight for oil the oil is safe in the ground and you let such a castasphie happen it should have never gotten this server shame on the world
  • Drought, not enough rain during the Winter months, for long periods of years. No Autumn or Spring rains, long hot dry Summer days, lasting weeks at a time with temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius. Dry lightening strikes and ratbag humans lighting fires on purpose. All catastrophic, only people living in Australia know how devastating bushfires are to our communities.