The headlines are filled with the horrendous fires in South Australia. Over 135 people have died. The following is an excerpt from the story posted on AOL's news page.

WHITTLESEA, Australia (Feb. 9) – Police declared incinerated towns crime scenes Monday, and Australia's prime minister spoke of "mass murder" after investigators said arsonists may have set some of the country's worst wildfires in history. The death toll rose to 135.

There were no quick answers, but officials said panic and the freight-train speed of the firefront — driven by 60 mph winds and temperatures as high as 117 degrees Fahrenheit — probably accounted for the unusually high toll.
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On a much lighter note, I received the following from my friend Marcus and his lovely wife. They are from Australia and shared this message and the pictures they received from their friends.

"It has been so hot in South Australia for over a week 40+ degrees Celsius everyday, very dry also.

A guy at work (in Western Aus) lives at Maude in South Aus. His wife sent him these photos of a little Koala which just walked onto the back porch looking for a bit of heat relief. She filled up a bucket with water and this is what happened!"

Everyday amazing wonders and horrendous things happen. I hope you remain safe from harm.