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Quite simply, it was a very black day when they occurred. Over 170 lives were lost as a result of the fires. Also, previous major bushfire disasters in Australia had been dubbed "Black Tuesday" (Tasmania, 7 February 1967) and Black Friday (Victoria, 13 January 1939).
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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.
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Did black Saturday start in 2009?
Yes. The Black Saturday fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks.
How many fires were there on Black Saturday?
Though exact figures can never be known, it's estimated that there were up to 400 separate fires on Black Saturday 2009.
What time did the Black Saturday bushfires start?
"Black Saturday" marked the start of massive bushfires in Victoria, Australia, which eventually killed 173. The fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks. On 12 March 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.
How long did it take to put out the black Saturday fire?
The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires were too large to be extinguished, but some of them were able to be controlled by water bombing and the various bushfire brigades. The fires eventually burnt themselves out.
How long did black Saturday last?
The Black Saturday bushfires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks. On 12 March 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 are facts about black Saturday bush fires?
a fire happened
How many firefighters were involved in putting out the black Saturday fires?
21,000
How many firefighters assisted in fighting the black Saturday fires?
21
Did black Saturday start in 2009?
Yes. The Black Saturday fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks.
How many homes were destroyed in the Black Saturday fires?
Australia's ABC news service reported that there were 2029 houses destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires.
How many fires were there on Black Saturday?
Though exact figures can never be known, it's estimated that there were up to 400 separate fires on Black Saturday 2009.
What percentage of Australia's population died on black Saturday?
well 173 people died in the Black Saturday bush fires and the total population of Australia is 21,874,900 so that equals a very low percentage of about 0.0007909%
How did the Australian Government help the black Saturday bushfires?
they made orginizations to raise money to rebuild the houses and buildings the fires distroyed
How did the name start in black Saturday?
donna search the web
How did the black Saturday bush fires effect the power lines?
the power lines got burnt and it sent out a long way people having no power
What time did the Black Saturday bushfires start?
"Black Saturday" marked the start of massive bushfires in Victoria, Australia, which eventually killed 173. The fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks. On 12 March 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.
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
