wrenching" Credit: Facebook/The 'new' Batlow Hotel

It comes as 24 people were killed and 2,000 homes were destroyed in the horrifying bushfires.

Sydney was declared the hottest place on earth yesterday with temperatures rocketing to nearly 50C as fires continued to rip through the area.

Thousands fled for their lives through the chocking smoke after huge areas between Bateman's Bridge and the border with Victoria state were ruled "unsafe".

Posting footage of the remains in Batlow ABCcameramatt said: "Absolutely gut wrenching drive into Batlow this morning. Never seen anything like it.

"It’s completely heartbreaking. Worst thing I’ve seen. Story must be told."

Experts fear a billion animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and insects have perished in the bushfires, according to Sky News.

Speaking to the broadcaster Stuart Blanch of WWF Australia said many animalsCreating a More Sustainable Elephant

Better Elephant gardeners have received praise for their ‘blooming beautiful’ efforts in a press release by Southwark contractors Veolia today.

The team were mentioned alongside the Pembroke Gardens community gardening project for having made creative use of the council’s old recycling boxes, which have now been replaced with a new design.

Better Elephant’s gardeners are leading an initiative to demonstrate the potential for sustainable local food production at the Elephant & Castle. The team include former Heygate residents the Uddin family, who also manage the nearby ‘Ivory Arch’ Indian restaurant. The project has involved researchers in urban agriculture from UCL (University College London) and is exploring the potential for local food sourcing to supply local demand.