The devastation is incomprehensible. An unbelievable 750-plus homes destroyed, 350,000 hectares of land consumed, with more than 150 lives lost—a number that is sadly expected to rise. Our thoughts extend to all those who have been affected by hell’s fury.

Donations and pledges have reached $70 million AUD, but much more is needed. There are ways to help those involved. For more information on how to assist, please check out the links below.

 Important Contacts & Advice:

Victorian Bushfires — support website

Victorian Bushfire Information Line: 1800 240 667

Victorian Bushfire Accommodation Donation Hotline: 1800 006 468

How you can help people affected by the bushfires

Country Fire Authority Victoria

State Emergency Services

Victorian Government

Victorian Council of Social Services

Bushfire Appeal

Bushfire Information Line

Free Legal Advice

Australian Red Cross (the Red Cross have advised that their donation line and website are struggling under the weight of demand, but ask that you keep trying! Additionally, please give blood - the Victorian blood-bank is struggling.)

Salvation Army

Commbank - Emergency claims and assistance, donations, including clothes, household goods

Commonwealth Bank Bushfire Appeal

Wildlife Victoria - donate to help save the animals caught in the fires (special request: please leave water outside for injured animals, and keep household pets - cats and dogs - contained to protect weaker wildlife)

 —Robert Burke