It's burning in the hills behind the town where I live in Australia. I am grateful not to have to evacuate but am concerned for those who do. The entire valley all the way to the beach is in a blanket of smoke. It's hard to breathe. We just went to the beach for some relief but there was none. It was strange to see people out and about in cafe's and shops as per normal. Apparently it's only going to get worse. So many more friends are leaving their homes to be safe. It's heartbreaking.