SE Australia 2009 Wildfire (black Saturday) Flashcards
1
Q
When was the wildfire and how long did it last
A
7th February 2009 - 14th March 2009
2
Q
What caused the wildfire
A
Arson, fallen power lines and lightning
3
Q
How long was the drought leading up to the wildfire and what were the temperatures at the time
A
10 year long drought and over 40 degrees c
4
Q
How was there evidence of bad management in the area
A
Very large amounts of dry, oil rich material
5
Q
How many deaths and injuries and homes destroyed
A
173 deaths
400 people injured
2000+ homes destroyed
