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There have been several instances of massive bushfires in Victoria.
Most Victorian bushfires occur in the Dandenong Ranges which lie to the north and northwest of Melbourne, but they have also been known to occur in western Victoria and near regional centres such as Bendigo.
In the devastating 'Black Saturday' bushfires in 2009, various towns affected included (among others) Beechworth, Kinglake, Marysville, Narbethong, Murrindindi, Horsham (western Victoria) and Bendigo.
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∙ 13y ago
The bushfires in Victoria had devastating effects, including loss of life, destruction of homes and infrastructure, impact on wildlife and biodiversity, and long-lasting environmental damage. The fires also caused air quality issues, health concerns, and economic losses for local communities. Efforts to recover and rebuild have been ongoing since the fires.
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∙ 12y agoThe Victorian bushfires covered the following towns:
•Marysville
•Kinglake
•Narbethong
•Hazeldene
•Kilmore
•Yea
•Churchill and
•Narre Warren
By early march the death toll remained at 210 and there were still a few people missing.
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∙ 13y agoThe towns destroyed or severely damaged in the February 2009 bushfires were:
- Marysville
- Kinglake
- Narbethong
- Hazeldene
- Kilmore
- Yea
- Churchill
- Narre Warren
Other towns and regions affected, but not severely damaged, include:
- Beechworth
- Flowerdale
- Horsham
- Coleraine
- Weerite
- Bunyip
- Dargo
- Wilson's Promontory and the West Gippsland area
Part of the city of Bendigo was also badly affected by separate fires, still adding over 30 to the death toll.
Many more small towns were affected and some of these are listed at the websites below.
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∙ 12y agoThe Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009 occurred in central Victoria.
Towns destroyed or severely damaged in the February 2009 bushfires included:
- Marysville
- Kinglake
- Narbethong
- Hazeldene
- Kilmore
- Yea
- Churchill
- Narre Warren
Other towns and regions affected, but not severely damaged, include:
- Beechworth
- Flowerdale
- Horsham
- Coleraine
- Weerite
- Bunyip
- Dargo
- Wilson's Promontory and the West Gippsland area
Part of the city of Bendigo was also badly affected by separate fires.
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How many bushfires are there in Victoria?
On average, Victoria experiences around 4,000 bushfires each year. These fires can vary in size and intensity, with some being quickly contained while others may burn for longer periods of time. Efforts are continually made to manage and mitigate the risks posed by bushfires in Victoria.
What name was given to the devastating bushfire that ravaged Victoria on 7 February 2009?
The devastating bushfire that ravaged Victoria on 7 February 2009 was known as the Black Saturday Bushfires. It was one of Australia's worst bushfire disasters, resulting in significant loss of life and property.
How many houses were destroyed in the 1983 bushfires?
There have been many bushfires in Victoria. Two major events are discussed here.In the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, official estimates of the number of homes lost was put at 1,861.Over 2000 homes were destroyed in the Ash Wednesday bushfires which hit Victoria and South Australia.
What were the worst fires in Australia?
Some of the worst fires in Australia include the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009, which claimed 173 lives and destroyed thousands of homes, and the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires which killed 75 people. The 2019-2020 bushfire season was also particularly devastating, burning millions of hectares and impacting wildlife and communities.
What time did the Queensland bushfire start?
The devastating bushfires in Victoria, Australia, officially started on Saturday, 7 February 2009. Fire authorities were alerted to the worst of the fires at Kilmore, at 11.20am on Saturday, when smoke and then flames were seen near the top of a hill outside the town in central Victoria.
Were there any natural disasters in Victoria?
Yes. Victoria's most common natural disasters have been bushfires. Bushfires occur regularly through the hot, dry summer months in Victoria, but three notable bushfires have been:'Black Friday' bushfires: 13 January 1939 - a firestorm swept across southern Victoria, killing 71.'Ash Wednesday' bushfires, 16 February 1983 - 47 killed in Victoria, and another 28 in South Australia'Black Saturday' bushfires, February-March 2009 - 173 killed.
Was Victoria wealthy before the Black Saturday bushfires?
The Black Saturday bushfires had no long-term effect on Victoria's economy. The government of the time was causing some difficulties for the state, but the state was as wealthy as most other states in Australia (with the exception of Western Australia which is enjoying a rich mining boom).
What kind of bushfire was in Victoria?
Well there were 135 bushfires
How many bushfires have there been in Victoria?
There have been too many bushfires to number. Despite being in the south, Victoria is one of Australia's hottest and driest states in Summer, and because there is so much dense bushland and sloping mountainsides (which bushfires quickly ascend), bushfires are particularly common in January and February.
How many bushfires are there in Victoria?
On average, Victoria experiences around 4,000 bushfires each year. These fires can vary in size and intensity, with some being quickly contained while others may burn for longer periods of time. Efforts are continually made to manage and mitigate the risks posed by bushfires in Victoria.
How many people were killed in Black Friday in Victoria in 1939?
The 1939 Black Friday bushfires in Victoria killed 71 people.
What name was given to the devastating bushfire that ravaged Victoria on 7 February 2009?
The devastating bushfire that ravaged Victoria on 7 February 2009 was known as the Black Saturday Bushfires. It was one of Australia's worst bushfire disasters, resulting in significant loss of life and property.
For how long did the Ash Wednesday bushfires burn?
The bushfires which started in Victoria and South Australia on Ash Wednesday, 16 February 1983, lasted for two days, until the 18th.
Where did the bushfire occur?
There have been several instances of massive bushfires in Victoria. Most Victorian bushfires occur in the Dandenong Ranges which lie to the north and northwest of Melbourne, but they have also been known to occur in western Victoria and near regional centres such as Bendigo. In the devastating 'Black Saturday' bushfires in 2009, various towns affected included (among others) Beechworth, Kinglake, Marysville, Narbethong, Murrindindi, Horsham (western Victoria) and Bendigo.
How many houses were destroyed in the 1983 bushfires?
There have been many bushfires in Victoria. Two major events are discussed here.In the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, official estimates of the number of homes lost was put at 1,861.Over 2000 homes were destroyed in the Ash Wednesday bushfires which hit Victoria and South Australia.
What were the worst fires in Australia?
Some of the worst fires in Australia include the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009, which claimed 173 lives and destroyed thousands of homes, and the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires which killed 75 people. The 2019-2020 bushfire season was also particularly devastating, burning millions of hectares and impacting wildlife and communities.
How does bushfires effect economy?
the economy looses millions of dollars paying for repairs
