In pictures: Towns devastated by NSW fires

By MiNDFOOD

Fallen trees partially block roads in the fire-grounds near Eden, Australia January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Fallen trees partially block roads in the fire-grounds near Eden, Australia January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Out-of-control bushfires have ravaged communities on the NSW south coast over the New Year period. Blazes throughout the state have burned millions of hectares, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of properties and the deaths of thousands of animals.
Nancy Allen and Brian Allen stand outside the house as high winds push smoke and ash from the Currowan Fire towards Nowra, New South Wales, Australia January 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
The sun struggles through the clouds as high winds push smoke and ash from the Currowan Fire towards Nowra, New South Wales, Australia January 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Firefighters keep a watchful eye on a fire threatening homes along the Princes Highway near in Milton, Australia January 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Melted rubbish bins line in the front yard of a destroyed property in Mogo, as bushfires continue in New South Wales, Australia January 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
The remains of a destroyed house are pictured in Cobargo, as bushfires continue in New South Wales, Australia January 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Christmas decorations are seen nearby a destroyed house in Cobargo, as bushfires continue in New South Wales, Australia January 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Jesse Collins who organises the donations reacts while speaking about how hard getting water has been, as bushfires continue in New South Wales, at the evacuation centre in Cobargo, Australia January 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
A burning gum tree is felled to stop it from falling on a car in Corbago, as bushfires continue in New South Wales, Australia January 5, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Cobargo resident Belinda Shea walks through the remains of her destroyed home in Cobargo, Australia January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Cutlery still lays in the dish rack on the sink of Cobargo resident Belinda Shea’s destroyed home in Cobargo, Australia January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Cobargo resident John Aish and Nathan (L) shoot some hoops in the still standing hoop outside their destroyed homes in Cobargo, Australia January 6, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Fallen trees partially block roads in the fire-grounds near Eden, Australia January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
A motorbike lies next to a melted water tank at a burnt out property in Kiah, Australia January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
A destroyed bus is seen next to burnt bushland in the village of Mogo, Australia, January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
A cordon tape with the word “Danger” is seen in front of a burnt down shop in the village of Mogo, Australia, January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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