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lit fires and other causes that were not identified. The causes of the Ash Wednesday fires include sparks caused by clashing of electricity power lines, tree branches connecting with power lines, deliberately
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Ash Wednesday fires happened in February 1983, and were burning mostly in South Australia and Victoria.
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Can balloons spark?
yes they can. did you know that a balloon started the ash Wednesday fires yes they can. did you know that a balloon started the ash Wednesday fires
Were the Ash Wednesday fires actually on Ash Wednesday?
Yes, the tragic fires of 16th February 1983 in South Australia and Victoria coincided with the Christian observance of Ash Wednesday.
When did the Ash Wednesday bushfires occur?
The Ash Wednesday bushfires in Victoria and South Australia started on 16 February 1983 which was, ironically, "Ash Wednesday" in the Christian calendar. That is why the fires are so named.The bushfires lasted for two days.
How many people were injured during the Ash Wednesday fires?
According to official reports, around 5,000 people were injured during the Ash Wednesday fires in 1983.
For how long did the Ash Wednesday bush fires burn?
it lasted about 4 days
When was ash Wednesday started as a celebration?
1997
Ash Wednesday fires and effect on economy?
It Cost the Australian economy $180 million dollars to get it back on its feet
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.
What is today's holiday?
Ash Wednesday.
When is ash Wednesday 2025?
Ash Wednesday 2025 will be on Wednesday, March 5.
Why the ash Wednesday celebrated on Wednesday?
Given it is called 'Ash Wednesday' it would be obvious to have the event on a Wednesday
What are facts about ash Wednesday?
ash wednesday is on the 22nd of february
