24 Heartbreaking Pictures Compare Australia Before And After The Catastrophic Bushfires

The world is horrified with the devastating situation in Australia, with bushfires destroying homes, killing almost half a billion animals in the state of New South Wales, and wiping out the entire population of some species. Although Australia has always had bushfires, this season has been a lot worse than average. A shocking 10 million hectares have already been burned down under in just one year's time.

People across the globe are mourning, while a lot are donating through Facebook and Twitter to contribute any way they can, understanding that nothing will change unless we take action.

Your donations are hard at work right now: $15m in emergency cash grants and more to come, shelter + relief for people currently evacuated and a tailored recovery plan being developed for the next 3 years.

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Meanwhile, ecologists and wildlife experts are expressing serious concerns about the fate of Australian nature and wildlife.

Notably, the air quality in Canberra, the country's capital city, was rated the third worst of all major cities in the world. The weather forecast also predicts very hot and dry conditions, with strong winds and thunderstorms, which only increases further fire risk.

The pictures below depict the horrifying impact bushfires had on the country: