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Time, and using up their fuel, i.e, vegetation.
Firefighters used aerial water bombing while the rural bush fire brigades fought them in the ground. However, the "Black Saturday" bushfires in Victoria officially lasted almost 5 weeks - from their beginning on 7 February to 12 March when Victorian authorities announced that the last of the worst bushfires which caused the most death and devastation were under control. However, smaller fires continued, controlled, for many months after that. There were so many fires that they could not all be extinguished. It was a matter of waiting for them ti simply burn themselves out.
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What started the black Saturday bushfire?
because black means sad and it was on a Saturday .
What season did the black Saturday bushfire happen?
in summer
How many hectares were burnt in the Black Saturday Bushfire?
450,000
How much got injured in the bushfire in black saturday?
173 people died and 414 were injured.
How many people were killed and injured in the Black Saturday?
in the black Saturday bushfire 400 people were killed. 1 dog died and 3 fish died as well. it was absolutely devastating to lose that many fish. sniff sniff
What are some good solutions to the black Saturday bushfire?
One is not to build your house in an area where you can get easily burnt out when conditions get dangerous. the land may be beautiful and cheap but in the end the costs may be tragic.
What turns sheep black?
Ash or soot from a bushfire can turn a white sheep black.
How long did the black Saturday bushfire in Victoria last?
The "Black Saturday" bushfires in Victoria officially lasted almost 5 weeks - from their beginning on 7 February to 12 March when Victorian authorities announced that the last of the worst bushfires which caused the most death and devastation were under control. However, smaller fires continued, controlled, for many months after that.
What name was given to the devastating bushfire that ravaged Victoria on 7 February 2009?
The series of devastating bushfires which affected Victoria in February 2009, and which actually continued for around three weeks, were called the Black Saturday bushfires.
Why is a bushfire a bushfire?
because it is a bushfire
How did the black Saturday fires get the name black Saturday?
The term "Black Saturday" was used to refer to the devastating bushfires that occurred on February 7, 2009 in the state of Victoria, Australia. The name stems from the severity and impact of the fires that led to the loss of many lives and properties, resulting in widespread devastation and a day of mourning for the affected communities.
When did Black Saturday - Lebanon - happen?
Black Saturday - Lebanon - happened on 1975-12-06.
