Black Friday Bushfires
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| Buildings destroyed | 650 |
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| Cause | Heat wave, careless burning |
| Burned area | 49420002000000 |
| Locations | Victoria |
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| ID | 2197700 |
About Black Friday Bushfires
The Black Friday bushfires of 13 January 1939, in Victoria, Australia, were among the worst natural bushfires in the world. Almost 20,000 km² of land was burned, 71 people died, several towns were entirely obliterated and the Royal Commission that resulted from it led to major changes in forest management.
Black Friday bushfires Photos
