What was the worst bushfire in Australian 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.
How many people died in the 2013 fires?
2
As of 19 October 2013, 248 houses and other structures were destroyed across the state. Two fatalities were attributed to the fires. It was estimated that claims will exceed A$94 million….2013 New South Wales bushfires.
| 2013 October New South Wales bushfires | |
|---|---|
| Buildings destroyed | 500 |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
What caused Blue Mountains bushfire 2013?
Two bushfires that destroyed more than 200 homes in the Blue Mountains in October 2013 were probably caused by trees falling onto power lines, an inquiry heard on Monday. At 6am, the NSW Rural Fire Service predicted a severe bushfire risk for the greater Sydney region.
Who lit the Black Saturday fires?
arsonist Brendan Sokaluk
Who is Black Saturday arsonist Brendan Sokaluk? Australia’s most notorious bushfire arsonist is Brendan Sokaluk, a former Victorian Country Fire Authority volunteer, who killed 10 people when he deliberately lit a bushfire on Black Saturday.
In what year were the most homes destroyed due to a bushfire?
The most number of homes destroyed was approximately 3,700 dwellings, attributed to Victoria’s 1939 Black Friday bushfires.
Is Blue Mountain affected by fire?
Over 80% of the Blue Mountains National Park has been impacted with 63% partly or fully burnt. 79% of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area (GBMWHA) was burnt, and an estimated 143 million native animals impacted.
How does a bushfire start naturally?
Bushfires can be started by natural causes, such as lightning strikes, or by people (accidentally or on purpose). Weather conditions and fuel conditions play a part in bushfires happening. Materials such as leaf litter, bark, small branches and twigs, grasses and shrubs can provide fuel for bushfires.
What was Brendan Sokaluk charged with?
arson causing death
Brendan Sokaluk, 42, had been on trial in the Victorian Supreme Court for the past month, accused of deliberately lighting the Churchill fire on February 7, 2009. Today a jury found him guilty of arson causing death.
What caused Black Saturday fires?
The Black Saturday fires began with the Kilmore East fire when fallen power-lines started a blaze in farmland at 11.47 am. Strong westerly winds blew the fire towards Humevale and Kinglake with embers causing spot fires up to 20 – 40 kilometres away.