Bushfires in Australia

Firefighters have warned the blazes will rage until significant rainfall arrives – which could be months away.

A burnt Christmas tree sculpture in Sydney is serving as a poignant reminder of the damage caused by bushfires in Australia this year. Made from charred branches and household debris from the fires, including smoke alarms and a scorched bicycle, the installation aims to raise money for victims of the fires.

Four people were killed in the recent out-of-control fires.