Australia's Black Summer fires in 2019-2020 were devastating. \n\nLandowners had to choose to defend their homes or flee.\n\nThis choice was particularly harrowing for one community during a severe bushfire event. \n\nThese fires serve as a stark reminder of nature's power. \n\nEfforts to prevent such disasters in the future are ongoing.\n
Australia's Black Summer fires in 2019-2020 were devastating.This choice was particularly harrowing for one community during a severe bushfire event.Efforts to prevent such disasters in the future are ongoing.
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