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On Ash Wednesday, February 16, 1983, a series of devastating bushfires swept through southeastern Australia, particularly affecting the states of Victoria and South Australia. The fires resulted from extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures and strong winds, leading to one of the worst fire disasters in Australian history. Over 75 people lost their lives, thousands of homes were destroyed, and vast areas of land were scorched. The event prompted significant changes in fire management and emergency response strategies in the country.

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