Deadly Wildfires Devastate Australia

Australia, Fires
Mick Tsikas / Reuters

Overwhelmed
A vehicle parked near the remains of a house destroyed by bushfires in the Australian town of Kinglake, 34 miles (55km) northeast of Melbourne, on February 8, 2009. Bushfires have killed over 130 people and burned hundreds of homes since they broke out in the region.

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