Kangaroo Island - military help out after the bush fires
In early January flames tore through the renowned animal sanctuary of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Two weeks later the military were deployed to help out.
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Bush fires can threaten the survival of some of Australia's unique wildlife.
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Animals may be burned by bush fire, but for those who survive, their food supplies may have been damaged.
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One year on from the 2019/2020 summer catastrophic bushfires, the Central Coast Council took time to say ‘thank you’ to the volunteers, frontline workers and residents who helped to protect the community and give back during one of the most devastating natural disasters the Coast has ever seen.
The bush fires of summer 2019/20 will leave a lasting impact on us all. As we hear the unique stories of 15 courageous locals who gave so much during this time, one common theme shines through: the strength, resilience and spirit of the Central Coast community.
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Almost half of Kangaroo Island was burned in early January 2020, that is 210,000 hectares of burned area.