(CORRECTION) BUSHFIRES VIC
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(CORRECTION) BUSHFIRES VIC
*RETRANSMISSION, CAPTION CORRECTION*
This correction is to amend images issued today, Saturday, January 4, 2020, with the ID numbers: 0255223, 0255204, 0255185, 0255166 - Correcting spelling of location to Bruthen South (NOT: Bruthan) The revised caption should read - Remains of a burnt-out property that was impacted by a blaze in late December is seen at Bruthen South, Victoria, Saturday, January 4, 2019. Twenty-two people are dead, 21 more are missing and more than 1500 homes have been destroyed as fires burned through over six-million hectares of land. (aP Image/James Ross)
Australian Associated Press (AAP) - The Heart of Australian News
Author:: JAMES ROSS
Credit:: AAPIMAGE
Dated:: 4th January 2020
Media ID 19755392
Bairnesdale Bruthen Bushfire East Gippsland Fire Releif Centre Vicotria Bushfires
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful photo print, taken by James Ross from the Australian Associated Press (AAP), we witness the devastating aftermath of the bushfires that ravaged Bruthen South, Victoria. The image captures the remains of a burnt-out property, serving as a haunting reminder of the destructive force unleashed by these fires. The correction made to this caption is crucial in accurately portraying the location and events surrounding this tragic incident. It clarifies that it was indeed Bruthen South, not Bruthan, where this particular property fell victim to the blaze in late December. The date on which this photo was captured holds significance as well - Saturday, January 4th, 2020. On this day alone, twenty-two lives were lost and another twenty-one individuals remained missing due to these catastrophic fires. Moreover, over six million hectares of land were engulfed in flames during this relentless disaster. As a result of such widespread destruction, more than 1500 homes were reduced to ashes. This photograph serves as a solemn testament to both human resilience and nature's unforgiving power. It highlights not only the immediate impact on affected communities but also emphasizes the urgent need for relief efforts and support systems like evacuation centers in places such as Bairnsdale. Through his lens, James Ross has encapsulated an indelible moment that demands our attention and empathy towards those affected by these unprecedented bushfires in Victoria's East Gippsland region.
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