AUSTRALIA'S BUSHFIRE CRISIS - WHAT you would like to understand
Evacuations are underway and emergency alerts are in situ in NSW, Victoria and South Australia as authorities predict the devastating bushfires will continue burning until a minimum of March.
This map shows the statistics across each state of Australia where people have been charged for lighting fires
At least 25 people are killed in blazes across the country since the bushfire season began in October
NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT
At least 130 bushfires were burning in NSW on Tuesday
20 people dead
3.6 million hectares burned, greater than the dimensions of Belgium
At least 1,588 homes confirmed destroyed
VICTORIA
Two people dead
About 31 active bushfires burning
More than 784,000 hectares burned
330 structures confirmed destroyed but significantly more expected
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Three people, including two from Kangaroo Island, are dead
17 bushfires burning, four of significance
More than 100,000 hectares burned
88 homes confirmed destroyed
About 600 properties on Kangaroo Island remain without power with SA Power Networks warning it's going to be a while before crews can access the hearth ground to assess damage
QUEENSLAND
33 bushfires burning
250,000 hectares burned
45 homes confirmed destroyed
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
More than 35 bushfires burning, two of significance
1.5 million hectares burned
One home confirmed destroyed
TASMANIA
23 bushfires burning, two of significance
30,000 hectares burned
Two homes confirmed destroyed
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Five bushfires burning
Five homes confirmed destroyed
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