For many, it came too late.

[katysam]

The weather forecast for Melbourne in the coming week is for temperatures in the low to mid 20°Cs.

Unfortunately, for many Victorians the cooler weather has arrived too late. The latest death toll for the devastating bushfires which have been burning out of control across the state for the past few days currently stands at 135. It is expected

Comments

[cologne_chick]

This is so horrible. They show videos on every news and I'm just happy that none of my friend live anywhere near the fires. But I'm so sorry for al the people who lost their homes or even family members :-(

[tariel22]

I've been hearing about this on other journals, and the news is just devastating. The images you've shared are particularly powerful. I'm so sorry such a tragedy has struck your country, and my heart goes out to the victims and their families. I'm glad you and your loved ones are safe. *hugs*

[agt_league]

This makes me so sad. :(

I'm glad your family and friends are safe.

*clings*

[raputathebuta]

I'm glad you all are safe, Katy! I've never lived anywhere where wildfires are a potential hazard & the idea scares the crap out of me!

If any of the fires were lit deliberately, I hope they can find out who set them & prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.

[blackbirdj2]

It's just so horrible what happened. The picture of the firefighter giving water to the koala is really....I can't come up with the right English word for it, but it almost makes me cry. :(