These 9 photographs describe the intensity of Australia bushfires

Scientists say there’s no doubt man-made global warming has played a major role in feeding the fires, along with factors like very dry brush and trees and strong winds.

A rescued koala injured in a bushfire in Kangaroo Island, South Australia. (Photo | AP) 

In this image released by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning in Gippsland, Australia, a massive smoke rises from wildfires burning in East Gippsland, Victoria. (Photo | AP)

Wildfires rage under plumes of smoke in Bairnsdale, Australia. (Photo | AP)

Blackened trees poke through the scorched ground after a wildfire ripped through near Kangaroo Valley, Australia. (Photo | AP)

In this photo provided by State Government of Victoria, a helicopter tackles a wildfire in East Gippsland, Australia. (Photo | AP)

A truck is burnt out at Conjola Park, Australia. (Photo | AP)

This image made from video shows dead kangaroos and sheep after wildfires hit the Kangaroo Island. (Photo | AP)

A Forest Corporation worker manages a fire hose as he battles a fire near Moruya, Australia. (Photo | AP)

Image provided by provided by Maxar Technologies shows wildfires east of Orbost , Australia. (Photo | AP)