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2009–10 Australian bushfire season

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bushfire season in general is a positive thing. A list of 52 towns in Victoria that are deemed to be most at risk was released by the Victorian State Government in August 2009. This list is separate from the Royal Commission's interim report released around the same time. The nominated centers will take priority for developing "township protection plans".
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of the preceding season released its interim report on 17 August 2009, including recommendations for the 2009–10 season and other future seasons. The recommendations included, better warning systems, increased public awareness and education preceding the season, and better chain of command within and
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Throughout mid-2009, the Victorian State Government has warned that the 2009–10 season has the potential to be "worse" than the 2008–09 season, however opponents suggest that this coming season has the same potential risk as several of the preceding seasons, but that increased awareness of the future
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In very late October through much of November, a heat wave affected the south-eastern Australian states of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory. This was the second major heatwave in the region within 10 months. On 19 November, strong winds and storms
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of Western Australia, destroying 37 homes and about 3,000 hectares (7,410 acres) of bushland. In early January 2010, Victoria and South Australia experienced "Catastrophic" category fire conditions, and on 10 January, a CFA volunteer was killed and 2 others injured after a fire truck rolled en route
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On 10 January, a CFA volunteer firefighter was killed and 2 other CFA personnel seriously injured when a CFA fire truck carrying 5 personnel rolled on Spring Creek Road at Tatong, whilst en route to a controlled burn near Mansfield, in Victoria's north-east, shortly before 6:30 am. The cause of the
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In early January, a string of hot days with strong northerly winds were predicted for many areas of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, to present the highest bushfire risk since Black Saturday. Catastrophic and Extreme fire danger warnings across most regions in each state and it was the first
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On 10 November, three controlled burns in Victoria breached containment lines following wind gusts and high 30-degree temperatures, one 15 hectare fire in Point Nepean and two in Gippsland, one of which burnt over 1,000 hectares. On 20 November, a cool change brought strong winds and storms to much
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On 11 January, the 'Catastrophic (Code Red)' fire danger rating was used for the first time in the state for 2010, in the Wimmera Region, prompting many residents to evacuate the town of Halls Gap whilst most other regions were classified as at 'Extreme' risk. Temperatures across much of the state
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As of 25 September, seven bushfires were burning at Coochin Creek, Cedar Pocket, east of Gympie, Neurum, west of Woodford, Beelbi Creek, north of Maryborough, at Johnstown, south-east of Murgon and near Roma and Injune in southern Queensland. Around half of the state has been under total fire ban
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Many parts of Australia, particularly southeastern Australia, have been in drought for the last 10–15 years. This has increased the fuel load potential by drying out vegetation, and increases the potential occurrence of hot temperature and high wind combinations that precipitate extreme bushfire
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Major fires in the Victorian Alps during the 2003 and 2006/07 seasons and areas north-east of Melbourne in 2009, burnt large areas of vegetation in these areas resulting in reduced fuel loads in large areas of Victoria. However, other regions have not experienced major bushfires for a decade or
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On 19 November, Around 20,000 lightning strikes occurred in South Australia as storms and cold fronts abated the November heat wave, Adelaide recording a temperature of 43. The strikes ignited over 100 fires across the state. Over 1,000 hectares have thus far been burnt on the
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Dozens of fires ignited between 19 and 20 November were burning in north, central and western New South Wales, and on Sydney's northern outskirts. 1000 personnel were deployed on the fire front, 2 homes were damaged and approximately 3,000 hectares burnt in NSW in total.
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On 8 December, 90 fires were burning across New South Wales with 1,600 firefighters in attendance. A father and son suffered serious burns whilst defending property after a bushfire flared up in the central-west New South Wales town of Vittoria, near
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On 11 January, Catastrophic fire danger warnings were issued across southern parts of the state. Mid-morning, a fire threatened areas in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, water bombers were called in to provide support to ground crews.
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tip. A 60-year-old man suffered burns to 36 per-cent of his body whilst fighting fire near Walla Walla, with a number of vehicles, home, sheds, crops and livestock also destroyed by the fire. The fire also forced the closure of the
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feared the fire could threaten other properties however the fire was brought under control at approximately 10pm. The cause of the fire is under investigation but its believed fallen power lines may have caused the blaze.
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On 12 January, a fire near Cann River in East Gippsland, broke containment lines. On 13 January, support personnel arrived from North America, taking Victoria's total fire fighting personnel on standby to 66,000.
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Other major bushfires burning in the Kimberly include fires at Fitzroy Crossing on Leopold Downs and Mount Elizabeth Station. In 2008, late-season wildfires burnt more than 7 million hectares in the Kimberley.
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On 29 December, following the state's first use of the "catastrophic" fire risk alert, temperatures in areas to the north and east of Perth passed 45 Β°C (113 Β°F) and a large bushfire started at 1pm
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of the state causing damage to buildings and other structures. The high winds fanned several small bushfires including a 40-hectare fire at Dorodong, north-west of Casterton and a 180-hectare fire in the
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Between 9 and 10 December, 3 helicopters were involved in separate incidents fighting the fires. A helicopter mapping the fires crashed in dense fog into rainforest in the Donigo National Park at around
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in southeast Queensland affecting the areas around Nerang and Pacific Pines. On 14 October, the Nerang Shopping Centre was evacuated when flames reached within metres of the surrounding carpark.
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season occurred predominantly from June 2009 to May 2010. Increased attention has been given to this season as authorities and government attempt to preempt any future loss of life after the
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On 12 January, Catastrophic fire danger warnings were issued across south western parts of the state. Mid-afternoon, a bushfire broke out on Bakers Lane on the northern side of the disused
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Dry conditions and high winds from mid September onwards precipitated several bushfires throughout parts of the state. From 22 September, fires were burning west of
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in haze on 14 December until cleared by the sea breeze. Over 100 personnel were involved in combating the blaze including dozens of firefighters.
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where half a dozen properties were affected by fires. Another fire began the same day on the Mount Lindsay Highway at Cedar Creek, south-west of
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Strong westerly winds fanned several bushfires across the central latitudes of Australia during October 2009, mostly in the states of
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Headquarters and six houses. The fire also cut power to approximately 6,000 properties after burning through the main power lines.
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An unauthorised campfire in state forest was thought to start a bushfire that began 13 December 2009 about 17 km East of
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On 17 December, bushfires affected Southern NSW including a major fire which has burnt 5,500 hectares (13,590 acres) in the
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On 8 January, a 26-year-old St Kilda man was seen trying to set fire to a park bench in the Sherbrooke State Forest in the
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A number of bushfires near Swansea and St Helens on the east coast of Tasmania destroyed 5 houses, no one was injured.
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On 2 February, a bushfire burnt 536 hectares, which broke out on a property called "The Hill" on the Burra Road at
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of 170, the highest recording in seven years, due to the low humidity, high temperatures and strong winds.
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accident and quickly spread through the surrounding bushland. Fire fighters battled flames using two
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and many roads were closed. A total area of 9700ha was burnt but no private property was destroyed.
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conditions. The drought has increased potential for extreme conditions throughout the last decade.
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as flames of up to 10 metres (33 ft) high threaten the suburb of Little Grove The suburbs of
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On 31 December, a small grassfire started at approximately 4:45pm (AEDT) at Mount Clear near
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exceeded 40 degrees, surpassing 43 in Melbourne, combined with strong northerly winds.
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On 22 January, a lightning strike was suspected to have started a bushfire in the
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Between Christmas and New Years 2009, bushfires affected the northern and central
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just after 3pm, $ 15,000 worth of damage was done to a property in the township.
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and a helicopter. The fire was eventually contained following overnight rain.
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time the new "Catastrophic" fire danger rating category was used in Victoria.
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Base Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Concord Hospital in
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On 23 January, a bushfire caused by a lightning strike near Wog Way in the
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Throughout October, bushfires burnt around 800,000 hectares of land in the
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In late September, several bushfires affected southeastern and northern
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Areas affected by the early December fires included; Vittoria, near
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Martin, Sarah; Kyriacou, Kate; Rodrigues, Sam (23 December 2009).
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fire investigators, however, the cause is suspected to be arson.
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On 17 December, a bushfire burnt over 6,700 hectares in far east
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Murphy, Jacqueline, ed. (2010). "The Startling Riverina Fires".
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Erickson Air-Crane "Delilah" near Wagga Wagga, 12 January 2010
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20 vehicles and several non-residential structures destroyed
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Headquarters, 8 other non-residential structures destroyed
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Several non-residential structures and vehicles destroyed
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Several non-residential structures and vehicles destroyed
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Smoke from the Port Lincoln bushfire on 23 December 2009
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months, leading to a high risk of bushfire occurrence.
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The following day a bushfire warning was declared for
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abated the heat wave and increased risk of bushfires.
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between all relevant authorities, amongst much else.
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bushfire, in southern New South Wales, December 2009
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Several non-residential structures and vehicles lost
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to a fire near Mansfield, in Victoria's north east.
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Australian Broadcast Corporation. 12 January 2010 2067:"Yahoo News - Campfire sparks bushfire near Harvey" 257: 254: 251: 248: 242: 97: 89: 81: 76: 68: 63: 53: 43: 20: 1623:Thomson, Chris; Chalpat Sonti (31 December 2009). 2742:"ABC News Online - Firefight continues in Albany" 2380:"Suspected arsonist arrested in Dandenong Ranges" 2324:"Homes under threat as bushfire rages near Perth" 985:On 3 January, a bushfire threatened homes in the 638:A large bushfire burnt during mid-October in the 207:, Mount Macedon, Southwest coast and much of the 38:burned area detections from June 2009 to May 2010 2432:"Emergency fire warning for Victorian residents" 1771:"Bushfires spread: Fight to protect NSW village" 194:Major bushfires in Victoria throughout the 2000s 2718:. thewest.com.au. 13 March 2010. Archived from 1690:"Homes threatened as fires ravage three states" 2115:"FESA - Bushfire Advise for Harvey Dwellingup" 1495:"Fire survivors face Christmas without a home" 897:, destroying several structures including the 821:area, which is believed to had started at the 2816: 2486:"Wagga Wagga on alert as winds whip up fires" 2222:"Toodyay bushfire may have claimed 40 houses" 1902:"Damaging blazes spark call to be fire ready" 1717: 1715: 1526:"Fire Danger Season Gets Off To A Busy Start" 893:On 23 December, a bushfire burnt land around 646:for several days, threatening the suburbs of 8: 2509:"Gumly blaze contained after 35ha destroyed" 2350:"Residents evacuate as fire threatens homes" 311:Several non-residential structures destroyed 2258:"Bushfire emergency: homes lost in Toodyay" 1250:"Dolphin Sands bushfires claims five homes" 993:, 36 kilometres (22 mi) north-east of 2823: 2809: 2801: 2606: 2604: 2460:"Fire crews tackle northern suburbs blaze" 2010:"Grass fire causing concern near Ballarat" 1723:"Bushfires still burning in the Kimberley" 1342:"Fire whirl: The startling Riverina fires" 1336: 1334: 239: 26: 17: 1980:"Catastrophic fire danger rating for NSW" 1751:. Gold Coast News.com.au. 14 October 2009 1668:Department of Fire and Emergency Services 1568:Department of Fire and Emergency Services 1085:with support from aircraft including the 401:Several thousand head of livestock perish 1409:"Access hampers Michelago blaze efforts" 1143:On 12 March, 200ha of land was burnt in 913:The smoke from the fire later smothered 787:The same fire forced the closure of the 712:near Heywood in the state's south west. 3081:Eastern Victoria Great Divide (2006–07) 2556:"RFS contains big fire near plantation" 1959:"Powerlines blamed for Gregadoo fire". 1373: 1371: 1186: 682:In mid-October, bushfires burnt in the 268:Impacted communities & destruction 2640:. New South Wales Rural Fire Service. 2612:"500ha destroyed by blaze at Gundagai" 2534:"Arson suspected in Baker's Lane fire" 1931:Robinson, Natasha (18 December 2009). 1828: 1826: 1794: 1792: 964:A large bushfire was also reported at 631:On 14 October, bushfires burnt on the 48:Winter (June) 2009 - Autumn (May) 2010 2507:Webster, Michelle (13 January 2010). 2192:"WA fire declared a natural disaster" 2141:"WA South on catastrophic fire alert" 2047:from the original on 25 December 2009 1882:from the original on 19 December 2009 1845:from the original on 19 December 2009 1465:"'Explosive' bushfire destroys homes" 1195:"Bushfire hit list: 52 towns at risk" 830:between Melbourne and Sydney and the 105:β€” numerous non-residential structures 7: 2664:"Burra Rd blaze under investigation" 2644:from the original on 28 January 2010 2406:"CFA volunteer killed in truck roll" 2272:from the original on 16 January 2010 1835:"Four people injured fighting fires" 1749:"Bushfire threatens shopping centre" 1277:"Fires continue to rage in Gerogery" 3325:List of Australian bushfire seasons 2779:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2747:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2579:"Lightning blamed for Wog Way fire" 2464:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2410:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2384:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2360:from the original on 5 January 2010 2304:from the original on 2 January 2010 2238:from the original on 2 January 2010 2202:from the original on 2 January 2010 1775:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1727:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1698:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1503:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1473:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1417:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1387:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1379:"Raging bushfires destroy 10 homes" 1199:Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2786:from the original on 14 March 2010 2754:from the original on 17 March 2010 1978:Gonzalez, Max (18 December 2009). 1809:New South Wales Rural Fire Service 1570:. 31 December 2009. Archived from 1354:New South Wales Rural Fire Service 1317:New South Wales Rural Fire Service 1166:were evacuated as a result of the 1127:New South Wales Rural Fire Service 1079:New South Wales Rural Fire Service 1036:and is also expected to impact on 21:2009-10 Australian bushfire season 14: 1864:Higgins, Ben (18 December 2009). 1833:Higgins, Ben (18 December 2009). 1248:Mather, Anne (21 November 2009). 642:area on the eastern outskirts of 2035:Noonan, Amy (23 December 2009). 1866:"Residents flee for their lives" 925:issued warnings to residents of 3071:Eastern Victorian alpine (2003) 2692:. 13 March 2010. Archived from 2686:"Bushfire damages Coolup house" 1102:South East Forest National Park 1017:crash is yet to be determined. 2716:"Bushfire emergency in Albany" 1967:. 18 December 2009. p. 3. 1593:Smith, Ralph (5 August 2010). 420:11,500 ha (28,000 acres) 227:The Royal Commission into the 1: 3347:Bushfire seasons in Australia 1655:Smith, Kristine, ed. (2010). 1524:Cahalan, Haley (April 2010). 1083:New South Wales Fire Brigades 381:9,000 ha (22,000 acres) 341:7,000 ha (17,000 acres) 2843:Australian Capital Territory 1729:/ ABC Rural. 15 October 2009 538:significant livestock losses 518:3,000 ha (7,400 acres) 135:during the previous season, 3367:2010 disasters in Australia 3362:2009 disasters in Australia 2227:Australian Associated Press 1170:. The fire started after a 917:and other places along the 219:Predictions and assessments 3393: 3091:Great Ocean Road (2015–16) 2638:"Current Incidents in NSW" 828:Main Southern railway line 640:Mount Archer National Park 470:650 ha (1,600 acres) 3319: 2014:The Sydney Morning Herald 1226:The Sydney Morning Herald 763:A field burnt during the 710:Cobboboonee National Park 327: 322: 109: 25: 3121:Western Australia (2015) 3111:Western Australia (1961) 844:Kosciuszko National Park 296:100 ha (250 acres) 229:Black Saturday bushfires 133:Black Saturday bushfires 2951:Ash Wednesday II (1983) 2882:Eastern seaboard (1994) 1071:Tumbarumba railway line 1030:Grampians National Park 899:State Emergency Service 666:'s north and a fire at 203:longer, notably in the 3377:2010s fires in Oceania 3372:2000s fires in Oceania 2961:Kangaroo Island (2007) 2946:Ash Wednesday I (1980) 2906:New South Wales (2013) 2887:Black Christmas (2001) 2833:Bushfires in Australia 2117:. 2009. Archived from 2069:. 2009. 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