'Never seen anything like this': Guardian Australia readers respond to bushfires

Readers reveal a high level of anxiety at worsening climate conditions as bushfires burn through New South Wales and Queensland As intense bushfires wreaked havoc across New South Wales and Queensland this week, we asked Guardian Australia readers to share their stories of how they are affected by the unprecedented event.Our open thread revealed a high level of anxiety in affected communities about worsening climate conditions and longer bushfire seasons. The anxiety appears to be exacerbated by