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Burnt trees still standing after a bushfire
A pile of rubble behind a cream coloured letter box.
a pile of burnt rubble
a site of burnt rubble.
green regrowth on still burnt trees.

2020 - After the fires.

I live in Batemans Bay, and these are some impressions after the fire:
1. Road junction with the Princes Highway.
2. Their house has gone but the letter-box remains.
3. Domesticity: Remains of a kitchen.
4. Ironing board, water-heater and bath.
5. Signs of hope: Two months later.

Story by:

Ted, 84

Location:

NSW

Story qualities:

Hope, Sadness, Resilience

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