Australia's bushfires have been burning through parts of the country since September without any end in sight, scorching millions of acres of land and killing more than a billion animals in its wake. Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes to avoid the blazes, which have killed a reported 25 people.
As the fires continue to grow more intense and more destructive, it can be difficult to understand the true devastation facing Australians for those of us who aren't there experiencing the loss of our own country ourselves.
To help us better understand the true tragedy facing Australia right now, here are some before and after photos showing just how great their loss really is.