Which areas are affected by bushfires in Victoria?

On the evening of 2 January with an estimated 50 fires still burning in the state, the VIC Premier declared a state of disaster for the shires of East Gippsland, Mansfield, Wangaratta Rural, Wellington, Towong and Alpine, and the alpine resorts of Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek and Mount Stirling.

What was the biggest bushfire in Victoria?

the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009
The state of Victoria in Australia has had a long history of catastrophic bushfires, the most deadly of these, the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009 claiming 173 lives.

When did the largest wildfire occur in Australia’s Victoria state?

On February 7, 2009, the Australian state of Victoria experienced as many as 400 individual bushfires. While the exact amount of land these wildfires scorched is disuputed, it is agreed the area burned was greater than 4,500 square kilometers (1,737 square miles).

What parts of Australia were affected by the fires?

Significant fires occurred in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island in South Australia and parts of the ACT. Moderately affected areas were south-eastern Queensland and areas of south-western Western Australia, with a few areas in Tasmania being mildly impacted.

Is there a fire near Geelong?

There is a haystack fire at GEELONG-BACCHUS MARSH RD, PARWAN.

What are the worst fires in Australia history?

2008–2009 and Black Saturday 173 people lost their lives in these fires and 414 were injured. 3,500+ buildings were destroyed, including 2,029 houses, and 7,562 people displaced. In terms of loss of life and property damage, the Black Saturday fires rank as the most devastating in Australian history.

What caused the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria Australia?

The Black Saturday fires began with the Kilmore East fire when fallen power-lines started a blaze in farmland at 11.47 am. This fire spread quickly through a pine plantation and crossed the Hume Freeway at 1.58 pm. The fire burnt through Wandong and reached Mount Disappointment at approximately 3 pm.

Which Australian state has the most bushfires?

Eastern Australia is one of the most fire-prone regions of the world, and its predominant eucalyptus forests have evolved to thrive on the phenomenon of bushfire.

Is my land in a bushfire zone Victoria?

To find out if you live in an area that is subject or likely to be subject to bushfires, create a property report using the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s VicPlan website. This report will tell you whether your property is in a BPA or BMO.