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A universe of fire

December 2019 and we were desperately trying to backburn against them Grose Valley Fire in the Blue Mountains to protect our homes. I was lighting up the Black Line for 10 hours. The entire night was smoke and flames. A universe of fire.

Story by:

Darren Rodrigo, 42

Location:

NSW

Story qualities:

Adaptation, Community, Resilience

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