Chris Hadfield, the current commander of the International Space Station has taken a few pictures that capture the stunning amplitude of the blazing Australian wildfires. The bushfires have been going on for almost a week, fueled mainly by record temperatures – who would have guessed?

The fires are also devastating Tasmania and New South Wales, consuming thousands of acres, leveling down numerous households. So far, they show no signs of stopping.

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