It is estimated that more than 906,000 hectares (2,238,775 acres) of forest in the Amazon biome were burned in 2019.
By Christmas, the Australian bush fires razed over 3,000,000 hectares (7,413,161 acres) and in the past week, countless thousands more have gone up.
The fires have destroyed over 700 houses and killed ten people to date.
Thanks to all who emailed their concerns and well wishes. For the moment, I am safe and unlikely to need to evacuate.
Cheers to everyone who took the time to read my posts over the past year, and a special thank you to those who commented on them.
Wishing everyone happiness and prosperity in 2020.
Jack Plane
Pegs and 'Tails 
Best wishes for the new year! Thank you for all the wonderful work you put into this blog, I always enjoy reading it and learn something new from each one.
Best regards, Gary
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Jack – we’ve never met, but its still good to hear that you are safe…
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This is my favourite blog. All the best to you in 2020.
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Glad you are safe and looking forward to your posting this coming year.
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Stay safe Jack Plane and thank you for all your most excellent offerings throughout the year.
Happy 2020 and good health to you.
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Hi Jack . A Happy New \year from Northern Ireland.
Keep Safe Alan
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Happy New Year to you too Mr Plane and best wishes for 2020, from Cambridgeshire, UK. Tom Bristowe
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Happy New Year! Stay safe.
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Happy New Year Jack Plane and all the best for 2020.
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Happy New Year my good friend, may you and yours remain safe and healthy.
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