Animal rescuer Marcus Fillinger carries a burned kangaroo on February 4 in Peak View, Australia. Fillinger tranquilized the wounded animal for transport to a recovery center.
In photos: Bushfires rage through Australia
Animal rescuer Marcus Fillinger carries a burned kangaroo on February 4 in Peak View, Australia. Fillinger tranquilized the wounded animal for transport to a recovery center.
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Updated 0724 GMT (1524 HKT) February 10, 2020

Deadly bushfires are burning across Australia, fanned by strong winds and a record-breaking heat wave as the country experiences one of its worst droughts in decades.

A bushfire burns near the town of Bumbalong, south of Canberra on February 2.
A bushfire burns near the town of Bumbalong, south of Canberra on February 2.
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Horses panic as a fire burns near Canberra, Australia, on Saturday, February 1.
Horses panic as a fire burns near Canberra, Australia, on Saturday, February 1.
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A firefighter coats a bridge with foam as a bushfire burns near Moruya, Australia, on Saturday, January 25.
A firefighter coats a bridge with foam as a bushfire burns near Moruya, Australia, on Saturday, January 25.
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In this long-exposure photo, a car's taillights streak at left as a wildfire glows at dusk near Clear Range, Australia, on Friday, January 31.
In this long-exposure photo, a car's taillights streak at left as a wildfire glows at dusk near Clear Range, Australia, on Friday, January 31.
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An airplane dumps fire retardant behind houses at the foot of Mount Tennent as fire creeps through the Namadgi National Park in Canberra on Thursday, January 30.
An airplane dumps fire retardant behind houses at the foot of Mount Tennent as fire creeps through the Namadgi National Park in Canberra on Thursday, January 30.
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People embrace near the scene of a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/23/australia/australia-firefighter-crash-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">water tanker plane crash</a> in Cooma, Australia, on Thursday, January 23. Three American crew members died in the crash.
People embrace near the scene of a water tanker plane crash in Cooma, Australia, on Thursday, January 23. Three American crew members died in the crash.
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Flying embers are seen in this long-exposure photo from Moruya on Thursday, January 23.
Flying embers are seen in this long-exposure photo from Moruya on Thursday, January 23.
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A young koala named Jeremy receives medical attention for burns at the Healesville Sanctuary in Badger Creek, Australia, on January 23.
A young koala named Jeremy receives medical attention for burns at the Healesville Sanctuary in Badger Creek, Australia, on January 23.
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Firefighters battle the Morton Fire as it burns a home near Bundanoon, Australia, on January 23.
Firefighters battle the Morton Fire as it burns a home near Bundanoon, Australia, on January 23.
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The Parliament House in Canberra is blanketed by bushfire smoke on January 23.
The Parliament House in Canberra is blanketed by bushfire smoke on January 23.
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A firefighter battles the Morton Fire as it consumes a home near Bundanoon on January 23.
A firefighter battles the Morton Fire as it consumes a home near Bundanoon on January 23.
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Veterinarian Ludo Valenza holds two grey-headed flying foxes, which were being treated for bushfire injuries at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah, Australia, on Wednesday, January 15.
Veterinarian Ludo Valenza holds two grey-headed flying foxes, which were being treated for bushfire injuries at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Beerwah, Australia, on Wednesday, January 15.
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Lt. Kynan Lang from the 10th/27th Battalion visits the scene where his uncle and cousin died in a bushfire on Australia's Kangaroo Island.
Lt. Kynan Lang from the 10th/27th Battalion visits the scene where his uncle and cousin died in a bushfire on Australia's Kangaroo Island.
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A smoky haze from bushfires hovers over the Melbourne skyline ahead of the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/sports/2020/01/14/australian-open-air-quality-issues-fires-dalila-jakupovic-sharapova-tennis-spt-intl-lon-orig.cnn" target="_blank">Australian Open</a> tennis tournament on Tuesday, January 14. Poor air quality disrupted the qualifying rounds of the tournament.
A smoky haze from bushfires hovers over the Melbourne skyline ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament on Tuesday, January 14. Poor air quality disrupted the qualifying rounds of the tournament.
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Properties damaged and destroyed by fire are seen in Nerrigundah, Australia, on Monday, January 13.
Properties damaged and destroyed by fire are seen in Nerrigundah, Australia, on Monday, January 13.
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Debris remains where houses stood in the Australian village of Wingello on January 13.
Debris remains where houses stood in the Australian village of Wingello on January 13.
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Bonnie Morris and sister Raemi Morris look on as their family and firefighters battle bushfires at the edge of their family farm in Karatta on Saturday, January 11.
Bonnie Morris and sister Raemi Morris look on as their family and firefighters battle bushfires at the edge of their family farm in Karatta on Saturday, January 11.
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Pictures of firefighters are projected onto the Sydney Opera House on January 11.
Pictures of firefighters are projected onto the Sydney Opera House on January 11.
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A vehicle makes its way through thick fog mixed with bushfire smoke in the Ruined Castle area of the Blue Mountains on January 11.
A vehicle makes its way through thick fog mixed with bushfire smoke in the Ruined Castle area of the Blue Mountains on January 11.
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Protesters march through downtown Melbourne on Friday, January 10, in response to the ongoing bushfire crisis.
Protesters march through downtown Melbourne on Friday, January 10, in response to the ongoing bushfire crisis.
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An aerial view shows a track running through trees that were scorched by bushfires in East Gippsland, Australia, on Thursday, January 9.
An aerial view shows a track running through trees that were scorched by bushfires in East Gippsland, Australia, on Thursday, January 9.
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A pile of wood chips burns at a timber mill in Eden, Australia, on January 9.
A pile of wood chips burns at a timber mill in Eden, Australia, on January 9.
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Lisa Poulsen tends to her Clydesdale horse, Jake, on January 9. Jake suffered burn injuries in a bushfire on December 31.
Lisa Poulsen tends to her Clydesdale horse, Jake, on January 9. Jake suffered burn injuries in a bushfire on December 31.
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A small wave of black water full of burned debris breaks at a beach at Eden on January 9.
A small wave of black water full of burned debris breaks at a beach at Eden on January 9.
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A dead kangaroo lies on a burnt farm in Batlow.
A dead kangaroo lies on a burnt farm in Batlow.
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A firefighter backs away from flames after lighting a controlled burn near Tomerong on January 8.
A firefighter backs away from flames after lighting a controlled burn near Tomerong on January 8.
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Stephenie Bailey is embraced on Wednesday, January 8, as she describes the impact the bushfires have had on her farm in Batlow.
Stephenie Bailey is embraced on Wednesday, January 8, as she describes the impact the bushfires have had on her farm in Batlow.
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Charlotte O'Dwyer, the young daughter of Rural Fire Service volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer, wears her father's helmet during his funeral after being presented with a service medal in his honor by RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on Tuesday, January 7, in Sydney.
Charlotte O'Dwyer, the young daughter of Rural Fire Service volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer, wears her father's helmet during his funeral after being presented with a service medal in his honor by RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on Tuesday, January 7, in Sydney.
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A resident throws a bucket of water onto a smoldering tree on his property on Monday, January 6, in Wingello, Australia.
A resident throws a bucket of water onto a smoldering tree on his property on Monday, January 6, in Wingello, Australia.
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A military helicopter flies above a burning woodchip mill in Eden, New South Wales, on January 6.
A military helicopter flies above a burning woodchip mill in Eden, New South Wales, on January 6.
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A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the Australian Department of Defence. HMAS Adelaide and army reserve forces have been assisting with bushfire evacuations on the southern coast of New South Wales.
A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the Australian Department of Defence. HMAS Adelaide and army reserve forces have been assisting with bushfire evacuations on the southern coast of New South Wales.
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Families are evacuated by air from Mallacoota on January 5.
Families are evacuated by air from Mallacoota on January 5.
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A man walks past ash from bushfires washed up on a beach in Merimbula on January 5.
A man walks past ash from bushfires washed up on a beach in Merimbula on January 5.
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The flight deck of a C-130J Hercules is lit by the red glow of the fires below as the aircrew attempts to land in Merimbula to drop off fire and rescue crews to assist fighting the bushfires on January 5.
The flight deck of a C-130J Hercules is lit by the red glow of the fires below as the aircrew attempts to land in Merimbula to drop off fire and rescue crews to assist fighting the bushfires on January 5.
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This satellite image provided by NASA on Saturday, January 4, shows smoke from fires burning in Victoria and New South Wales.
This satellite image provided by NASA on Saturday, January 4, shows smoke from fires burning in Victoria and New South Wales.
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A father holds his daughter as the skies above turn red during the day on January 4 in Mallacoota, Australia. Many parents with young children were stuck in Mallacoota after flights were grounded because of smoke and only school-aged children and older were allowed to evacuate by boat.
A father holds his daughter as the skies above turn red during the day on January 4 in Mallacoota, Australia. Many parents with young children were stuck in Mallacoota after flights were grounded because of smoke and only school-aged children and older were allowed to