34 people died, 9 firefighter from AUS and USA, NSW reported 26, 5 in VIC, 3 IN SOUTH AUS
3,000 private properties were destroyed and 1,200 damaged. NSW experienced the greatest property loss. NSW, SOUTH AUS, VIC firefighters saved over 20,000 homes. Because of isolation during 2019/2020 fire season, bushfires caused loss of telecommunications, transport and inability to access essential goods and services.