Before and after photo reveals the devastating damage wreaked by bushfires on Kangaroo Island
5 years ago

Before and after photo reveals the devastating damage wreaked by bushfires on Kangaroo Island

Daily Mail  

Incredible images show the devastation raging bushfires have caused to the once-pristine wilderness on Kangaroo Island. Before and after pictures of the winding road through Flinders Chase National Park reveal exactly how brutal the ferocious fires were. ‹ Slide me › Before and after pictures of the winding road through Flinders Chase National Park reveal exactly how brutal the ferocious fires were A rescued koala injured in a bushfire in Kangaroo Island recovers at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park The Flinders Chase National Park is now unrecognisable after an inferno tore through bushland More than half the koala population on Kangaroo Island were killed in the ferocious fires The road, which was once filled with lush greenery, has been left completely charred, with nothing but blackened branches remaining. The road, which was once filled with lush greenery, has been left completely charred, with nothing but blackened branches remaining The Great Southern Ocean Lodge, one of Australia's first true luxury lodge, on Kangaroo Island was destroyed by a bushfire Following Friday's blaze the luxury resort was almost unrecognizable Dead kangaroos and sheep near the roadside following devastating fires on Kangaroo Island It says only a portion of the affected area has been inspected so far and crews have already identified 12km of lines brought down. Dense bushland was destroyed in the fire that ripped through the Flinders Chase National Park A koala lies dead on the ground after it was killed in a horrific bushfire A dead koala and her joey are seen after the blaze tore through Kangaroo Island

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This popular island was ravaged by fires – here’s what it’s really like to go back
6 months, 2 weeks ago

This popular island was ravaged by fires – here’s what it’s really like to go back

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Kangaroo Island was completely devastated by wildfires four years ago I hear more about it next …

Three Kangaroo Island restaurants lost to fire ahead of peak tourism season
1 year, 3 months ago

Three Kangaroo Island restaurants lost to fire ahead of peak tourism season

ABC  

A series of fires have left businesses gutted and damaged ahead of Kangaroo Island's peak tourism period. Key points: Multiple restaurants have been damaged and forced to close due to recent fires on Kangaroo Island It comes ahead of the island's peak tourism season, with 60,000 people set to arrive from November The local tourism alliance remains positive the islanders …

Busy summer predicted for Kangaroo Island tourism, three years after catastrophic bushfires
1 year, 6 months ago

Busy summer predicted for Kangaroo Island tourism, three years after catastrophic bushfires

ABC  

Three years after being devastated by bushfires, Kangaroo Island's tourism operators are continuing to bounce back, with predictions of a busy summer season ahead. Key points: Luxury tourism venue Southern Ocean Lodge is expected to reopen in December, after it was reduced to rubble in bushfire more than three years ago A new visitor information centre at Flinders Chase National …

Citizen science project hopes to boost tourism on Kangaroo Island while tracking bushfire recovery
2 years ago

Citizen science project hopes to boost tourism on Kangaroo Island while tracking bushfire recovery

ABC  

A new project is calling on holiday-makers heading to Kangaroo Island, off South Australia's mainland, to take part in a unique environmental study on their travels. Key points: Visitors to Kangaroo Island are being asked to provide useful conservation and ecology information to researchers Tourists can receive reward points to use at businesses in exchange for their help The program …

Thousands still without power after wild winds hit parts of SA yesterday
2 years, 3 months ago

Thousands still without power after wild winds hit parts of SA yesterday

ABC  

Crews are working to restore power and clear fallen trees after strong winds caused damage across Adelaide yesterday. Key points: Damaging winds hit Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges yesterday afternoon The main road to the ferry terminal in Kangaroo Island is closed Some people will be waiting until tonight to have power restored State Emergency Service state duty commander …

Kangaroo Island timber set for incineration to be used for homes after lifeline from the federal government
3 years, 3 months ago

Kangaroo Island timber set for incineration to be used for homes after lifeline from the federal government

ABC  

About 60,000 tonnes of wood will be shipped off South Australia's Kangaroo Island in a bid to avoid it going up in smoke, while also providing desperately needed structural timber for houses. Key points: Kangaroo Island timber plantations were damaged by bushfire in January 2020 A proposal for a port to export timber from the island was knocked back in …

Kangaroo Island fires report finds 'significant deficiency' in CFS resources
3 years, 9 months ago

Kangaroo Island fires report finds 'significant deficiency' in CFS resources

ABC  

Resource deficiencies, communication breakdowns and insubordination within the Country Fire Service hampered fire response efforts during last year's deadly emergency on Kangaroo Island, a review has found. Key points: The report made nine recommendations, 24 insights, and identified 11 lessons It found resource shortages, communication breakdowns and insubordination hampered fire fighting efforts The CFS says it will implement all recommendations …

Bushfire royal commission: Fire damaged prehistoric Wollemi Pines but most saved from major destruction
4 years, 7 months ago

Bushfire royal commission: Fire damaged prehistoric Wollemi Pines but most saved from major destruction

ABC  

The critically endangered prehistoric Wollemi Pines — whose location is a closely-guarded secret — suffered minor damage from last season's fires, but escaped major destruction thanks to prevention efforts. Ms Paterson said Kangaroo Island was one of Australia's "biodiversity hotspots" and it was still unclear just how many species of plants and animals were lost. "The impact of the 2019/20 …

Kangaroo Island before-and-after photos show bushfire destruction as national park reopens
4 years, 10 months ago

Kangaroo Island before-and-after photos show bushfire destruction as national park reopens

ABC  

An unstoppable and devastating bushfire broke out on Kangaroo Island at the end of December last year, and in the weeks that followed the fire emergency only worsened. Instructions: Use left and right arrow keys to control image transition Before and after images SLIDE The Bunker Hill lookout on Kangaroo Island after the fire. The Chase Cafe at Flinders Chase …

Bushfires devastate Kangaroo Island farmers and timber industry amid heavy losses
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfires devastate Kangaroo Island farmers and timber industry amid heavy losses

ABC  

The scale of the losses to agriculture on Kangaroo Island has been staggering. Key points: Bushfires have caused devastating losses to agriculture on SA's Kangaroo Island The Mayor estimates the livestock death toll to be as high as 100,000 The plantation timber industry has lost 95 per cent of trees, valued at close to $1 billion More than 53,000 livestock, …

We answer your questions on Kangaroo Island and other South Australian bushfire recovery
4 years, 11 months ago

We answer your questions on Kangaroo Island and other South Australian bushfire recovery

ABC  

As Australia turns its focus on recovery after devastating bushfires, some are wondering whether there have been delays in getting help to places like Kangaroo Island. Key points: Food drops for wildlife on KI are commencing 2,000 bales of hay have been donated to farmers across the Adelaide Hills and KI The SA Government has contributed more than $100,000 to …

Australia's Kangaroo Island Plantation Suspends Shares, Says Most Trees Not Productive After Fires
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia's Kangaroo Island Plantation Suspends Shares, Says Most Trees Not Productive After Fires

News 18  

Australia’s Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers Ltd on Wednesday suspended trading in its shares, saying an estimated 90% of its trees are no longer productive due to the bushfires that have ravaged the country for months now. Providing a preliminary assessment of the severity of damage, the company said that only 5% of its tree crop has not been fire-affected, while …

Plans for Kangaroo Island eco-lodges to be pursued despite bushfires levelling Flinders Chase
4 years, 11 months ago

Plans for Kangaroo Island eco-lodges to be pursued despite bushfires levelling Flinders Chase

ABC  

Controversial plans to build accommodation in a Kangaroo Island national park remain in place despite the region being levelled by bushfires, while Supreme Court proceedings launched by opponents will likely be delayed until June. Key points: Australian Walking Company's plans to build accommodation pods in a Kangaroo Island national park are still going ahead But the company has agreed to …

Bushfire tax relief for SA victims following Kangaroo Island and Cudlee Creek blazes
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire tax relief for SA victims following Kangaroo Island and Cudlee Creek blazes

ABC  

South Australian bushfire victims will be exempt from some property and vehicle-related taxes and fees, the State Government has announced. Key points: Bushfires have hit several South Australian regions in recent months The State Government has announced certain property-related taxes will be waived for victims The Government said the relief measures would amount to between $1 million and $2 million …

Bushfire tourism flagged by SA Environment Minister following Kangaroo Island crisis
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire tourism flagged by SA Environment Minister following Kangaroo Island crisis

ABC  

Like other fire-ravaged parts of Australia, Kangaroo Island is still coming to terms with the scale of the devastation, but one MP says the problem could be part of the solution. Key points: Seal Bay has reopened after being closed for safety precautions during the bushfires Environment Minister David Speirs said the Government hopes to create a "safe corridor" through …

Kangaroo Island wildlife still being found alive in charred national park, as livestock loss revealed
4 years, 11 months ago

Kangaroo Island wildlife still being found alive in charred national park, as livestock loss revealed

ABC  

Kangaroo Island koalas, kangaroos and pademelons are still being found alive in the charred Flinders Chase National Park and timber plantations more than a week after bushfires devastated the area. Key points: More than 32,000 livestock animals were lost in the Kangaroo Island blaze The Humane Society International has deployed a team to help recover injured wildlife Mayor Michael Pengilly …

Kangaroo Island bushfire footage shows intensity of blaze near Parndana as residents tell of survival
4 years, 11 months ago

Kangaroo Island bushfire footage shows intensity of blaze near Parndana as residents tell of survival

ABC  

Emotional Kangaroo Island residents who fled the fire emergency on their island have told of their fear and uncertainty, after taking refuge in Kingscote. Key points: Residents on Kangaroo Island were urged to shelter in Penneshaw and Kingscote overnight Video and photos captured by a helicopter pilot show the intensity of the fire near Parndana While conditions are abating, the …

Kangaroo Island scorched with 'unprecedented' ferocity by bushfires as CFS saves township
4 years, 11 months ago

Kangaroo Island scorched with 'unprecedented' ferocity by bushfires as CFS saves township

ABC  

The total area destroyed by the Kangaroo Island bushfires now stands at 200,000 hectares which is almost half the island, the Country Fire Service has confirmed. Key points: Major bushfires burning on Kangaroo Island have ripped through 171,000 hectares The CFS said there had been no reports of missing persons following the latest emergency There have been reports of property …

Scott Morrison meets bushfire victims on Kangaroo Island
5 years ago

Scott Morrison meets bushfire victims on Kangaroo Island

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison has returned to the front line to meet with bushfire victims after he was snubbed by locals in one of Australia's worst hit areas last week. The Australian prime minister was on Kangaroo Island on Wednesday where he pledged to provide more support after an inferno ripped through the island, off the coast of South Australia, on Friday …

Kangaroo Valley locals unite to save livestock from Currowan bushfire
5 years ago

Kangaroo Valley locals unite to save livestock from Currowan bushfire

ABC  

A cry for help from a free-range egg farmer at Kangaroo Valley on Friday night brought 20 locals in their utes ready to drag chook tractors to the safety of a dairy near the town. Key points: The Currowan fire has burnt over 300,000 hectares from Batemans Bay to Nowra and crossed the Shoalhaven River on Saturday night to destroy …

Kangaroo Island's Vivonne Bay evacuated ahead of fire danger, PM visits island
5 years ago

Kangaroo Island's Vivonne Bay evacuated ahead of fire danger, PM visits island

ABC  

The South Australian Country Fire Service says it has taken the unprecedented step of calling on police to help evacuate the Kangaroo Island town of Vivonne Bay ahead of deteriorating weather. Key points: Hot and windy weather is expected for Kangaroo Island on Thursday SA Police helped with evacuating the town of Vivonne Bay on Wednesday afternoon Prime Minister Scott …

Kangaroo Island bushfires destroy 56 homes, according to SA Government
5 years ago

Kangaroo Island bushfires destroy 56 homes, according to SA Government

ABC  

The South Australian Government has revealed more than 50 homes have been destroyed in the Kangaroo Island bushfires. Key points: Bushfires flared on Kangaroo Island last Friday, after starting in mid December Dozens of homes have been destroyed, along with other buildings The CFS is warning of high fire danger on Thursday Over the past three days, more than 230 …

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support
5 years ago

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced an additional 2 billion dollars over two years to a new agency to coordinate a national response to rebuild communities and livelihoods following the deadly bushfire crisis. “It’s a long road ahead and we will be with these communities every step of the way as they rebuild,” Morrison, who is facing widespread …

Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery
5 years ago

Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery

India TV News  

Australia’s government on Monday said it was willing to pay “whatever it takes” to help communities recover from deadly wildfires that have ravaged the country. If more is needed and the cost is higher, then more will be provided.” Morrison’s announcement of the funds, which will go toward rebuilding towns and infrastructure destroyed by the fires, came as authorities said …

Wildfires, Burning For Months, Devastate Vast Areas Of Australia
5 years ago

Wildfires, Burning For Months, Devastate Vast Areas Of Australia

NPR  

Wildfires, Burning For Months, Devastate Vast Areas Of Australia Australia faces even hotter weather and strong winds which are expected to worsen the crisis. Jenny Stones says she's never seen anything like this year's fire season. JENNY STONES: We've been in Kangaroo Valley for nearly 30 years now, and you had the odd fire come through but nothing - the …

Southern Highlands' Morton bushfire devastates Wingello, Bundanoon and Kangaroo Valley
5 years ago

Southern Highlands' Morton bushfire devastates Wingello, Bundanoon and Kangaroo Valley

ABC  

Some stayed and defended their properties, while others could only watch on as their homes burned to the ground as a mega fire front swept through the Southern Highlands. Key points: More than 10 homes have been lost through the Southern Highlands region of NSW Vast swathes of prime farming land have been destroyed through the Kangaroo Valley The fire …

Fire claims lives of pilot and son as blazes rip through more than a third of Kangaroo Island
5 years ago

Fire claims lives of pilot and son as blazes rip through more than a third of Kangaroo Island

ABC  

An experienced pilot and his son have been killed in catastrophic bushfires that have ravaged more than a third of Kangaroo Island and destroyed homes and businesses. "We are devastated to have lost two beloved members of our family — Dick Lang and his youngest son Clayton Lang — in such terrible circumstances," his family said in a statement. "Dick …

Kangaroo Island bushfire emergency sees tourist lodges ravaged as firefighters battle 'unstoppable' blaze'
5 years ago

Kangaroo Island bushfire emergency sees tourist lodges ravaged as firefighters battle 'unstoppable' blaze'

ABC  

Fire crews in South Australia have spent the night battling an emergency bushfire on Kangaroo Island, which is threatening to engulf most of Australia's third-largest island. Key points: The CFS is battling an emergency blaze on the western half of Kangaroo Island The island townships of Vivonne Bay and Parndana have been evacuated Ferries are running to get people off …

Bushfires could break containment lines amid extreme heat and strong winds, CFS warns
5 years ago

Bushfires could break containment lines amid extreme heat and strong winds, CFS warns

ABC  

Bushfires currently burning in South Australia could break containment lines, putting residents at higher risk, during another wave of extreme heat which will cross the state on Friday. Key points: The CFS says it is particularly concerned about the fire situation on Kangaroo Island Fires could break containment lines as winds strengthen and temperatures rise above 40C The CFS has …

New front opens in Australia fires as schools closed, power cut
5 years, 1 month ago

New front opens in Australia fires as schools closed, power cut

Al Jazeera  

High temperatures trigger warning of ‘catastrophic’ fires in South Australia as utility cuts power to reduce fire risk. On Wednesday, a fresh battle line was drawn as 50 fires sprung up in South Australia state, where officials lifted the fire danger warning to “catastrophic” as temperatures passed 42 degrees Celsius. “From sunrise until well past midnight, this state is going …

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