BURNT CHRISTMAS
TREE IN AUSTRALIA
G'day folks,
Bushfires rage around Australia as I write this post. At least four States are on fire, thousands of hectares of land have been scorched, and hundreds of homes and vehicles have been destroyed. And, it's not over yet. However, symbolically, this Christmas tree appeared in the middle of Sydney.
This burnt Christmas tree was created out of burnt branches and objects from areas affected by the bushfire. It is a powerful symbol of the struggles many Australian families face this festive season.
This burnt Christmas tree was created out of burnt branches and objects from areas affected by the bushfire. It is a powerful symbol of the struggles many Australian families face this festive season.
Now, for those of you who have never experienced a bushfire, here are photographs to justify that Christmas tree.
Clancy's comment: Having fought many bushfires, I can certainly say that they are frightening, and most of the people fighting these fires are volunteers. Let's pause and spare a thought for them.
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So sorry, Clancy. California is in a bad way as well, but I don't think quite this bad.
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