Unprecedented Fires Are Raging Through Aussie Bush And Residents Are Calling For International Help
Unprecedented forest fires are ripping through Australian land right now.
There are reportedly 150 fires burning across the states of New South Wales and Queensland, many of which may not be contained for many weeks, due to drought.
The fires have tragically taken the lives of four people, homes have been destroyed, families have been evacuated, and it’s unclear when firefighters, who are working day and night, will conquer the blaze according to international reports. Authorities are warning of extremely dangerous conditions.
“No one on Twitter is paying attention”
https://twitter.com/JakeFergoo/status/1193872440625025024?s=20
Reminiscent of the Amazon fires, local residents are crying out for international help
https://twitter.com/BQNITAS/status/1194236027658850304?s=20
Firefighters are putting their lives at risk
This shows the dangerous conditions that have confronted firefighters and residents today. This is the crew from Warringah HQ at the Hillville fire near Taree. #nswrfs #nswfires pic.twitter.com/lIhnF8P1Qf
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) November 8, 2019
Progression of major fires today across NSW #NSWfires pic.twitter.com/KAZ3pW9i8O
— Rob Rogers (@robrfs) November 8, 2019
With local authorities under serious pressure to protect the population
Tuesday 12 November will be a dangerous day.
Widespread areas of Severe and Extreme fire danger.
With so many fires already burning, homes and lives will be at risk.
If you are threatened by fire, you may not get help.
Start taking action now.https://t.co/RQyA5UiGJX #nswrfs pic.twitter.com/8fRpurJzrx
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) November 9, 2019
Dropping a cigarette during the drought and you’ll face a $1,320 fine
Any drop kick that drops a lit cigarette tomorrow in a total fire ban area can be fined $1,320. report on https://t.co/6PMDPtvMZE…
— Rob Rogers (@robrfs) November 11, 2019
The Bush fire season is getting longer and it’s attributed to climate change
The fires are stirring debate in Australia, where a conservative government typically avoids the ‘climate crisis’ conversation. Former fire chiefs are meeting in Sydney in the midst of the deadly fires, according to the Guardian, with the aim of finding a solution to the worsening situation.
Aussie actor, Russell Crowe’s home was affected in the blaze
Top shot son ! pic.twitter.com/aVfI7z1szF
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 13, 2019
