After watching these horrific bush fire images on national TV in UK, my heart and prayers are with to the population. The bravery and heroics of the emergency services in an effort to suppress this disaster in order to save lives, wildlife and property, has, and is continuing to be, beyond the call of duty. I salute them all. It is also heartbreaking to see the wonderful city of Melbourne where my close family live, covered in clouds of thick SMOG, which is such a health hazard, particularly for the young and elderly. Hopefully the SMOG and bush fires will be a thing of the past very soon, allowing the proud people in the affected areas of Australia to enjoy their lives once again. - Carl Storey, Southport UK

Deepest condolences to all who have lost someone. To all who have experienced the fires, I can’t fathom what you are going through. Please know you are being thought of and my prays as well as all people in Australia and the world are doing the same. To the volunteers, army, fire fighters, all I can say is thank you for helping people as well as the animals which when I see media for the animals I cry. You are all in my thoughts. Whoever can, please donate. – Nekta Hantzis, Victoria

Thank you to all the firey’s and to all the police and ambulance staff who put their lives on the line thank you for everything you do by saving lives and animals and keeping the communities safe – Nicole Nugent, Victoria

Keep up the amazing work fire fighters. Special thanks to strike teams who were at Mallacoota. Without your incredible efforts the outcome for us could have been very different. - Robyn Christiansen, Victoria

To each and every person involved in fighting on any fire front across this wonderful country of ours, you are true heroes! Words cannot express how proud I feel of the Aussie spirit being shown in this disastrous period of our history. Thank you doesn’t seem enough, just all please stay safe, and God Bless. - Julie Triffle, Leitchville Victoria

From a Canadian and twice former Australia CSIRO Guest Scientist. During my years at CSIRO in both Melbourne and Sydney I grew to love your country, the people, the unique nature, and yes footy and all else therein. I consider Australia my second home. Thus I cannot express strongly enough my woe at seeing all the daunting accounts in the Canadian and Australian press of the damage and death relating to human and animal life caused by this years out of control bushfires. You have my deepest and heartfelt condolences for all the unimaginable trials and tribulation you are feeling at this time. We are sending our wild fire fighting experts and our donations but realise this is but a drop in the bucket in dealing with this horrific dilemma. – Jon Van Loon, Toronto Canada

When the smoke clears and the TV cameras leave, you will be immersed in a community that is compassionate and resilient. The physical scars on the landscape will regenerate, the memories may fade, but the pain of the memories will be everlasting. It’s ok not to be ok. And in those not so ok moments, there is no guilt, shame or embarrassment in reaching out for help. You have the whole of Australia on your side to help you. Just ask for help. – Paul Tee, Flemington Victoria