The apocalyptic devastation of Australia's wildfires, in 10 photos

Raging flames, fearless firefighters, and more

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Australian wildfires.
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The afternoon sky glows red from bushfires near Nowra.
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Fire service crews fight a blaze in Bilpin.
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A bushfire in Newnes Plateau.
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Firefighters hose down trees near Nowra.
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Wildfires in Bairnsdale.
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A satellite image of Batemans Bay.
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Burnt-out buildings in Cobargo.
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A car destroyed by bushfires near Batemans Bay.
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Damaged property in Victoria.
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A burnt sign in Bilpin.
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Jacob Lambert
Jacob Lambert

Jacob Lambert is the art director of TheWeek.com. He was previously an editor at MAD magazine, and has written and illustrated for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Weekly, and The Millions.