Mallacoota remains without power but many locals have opted to stay in the town, which remains completely cut off, as work continues to clear fallen and damaged trees from the only road out of town. Fire crews were on Wednesday attempting controlled burns near coastal communities in a bid to protect property ahead of a wind change predicted to cause problems across fire grounds later this week. Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp said fire conditions on Friday were likely to rise to extreme in the Northern Country, severe in the Mallee and north-east and very high in East Gippsland.
Mr Crisp said there were 21 fires burning throughout the state on Wednesday afternoon. Rain and cooler temperatures this week have granted a brief reprieve to firefighters, but Ms Neville said the rain had "in no way changed the risk". Another expected round of dry lighting, combined with a forecast wind change, could potentially cause fast-moving fires across Victoria, she said.
A group of 67 North American firefighters arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday morning and will start working with local fire crews on Saturday. Mr Crisp said they would help the CFA analyse and plan how to fight fires in difficult terrain, and support air crews. Another people from North America are due to arrive in two weeks to help with incident management.
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Key points: Mr Kavanagh, 43, was remembered for his "friendly and welcoming nature" The father-of-two was working on fire prevention before he died Emergency authorities warn fire conditions remain dangerous, despite cooler weather.
After a 'wall of flames' hit Cann River, residents were cut off from the world. Anti-Scott Morrison protest to go ahead despite police plea to postpone. Prince Charles delivers emotional message to Australia on bushfire crisis'. More on:. Other significant fires burning at the same time were the Tawonga Gap fire 33, hectares and the Tatong-Watchbox Creek Track fire 31, hectares. There was one death, 51 houses destroyed and 1, stock lost. More than fires broke out across the state between New Year's Eve and the end of January There were four fatalities in these fires.
Fifty-seven houses were destroyed, and farm buildings lost. Stock losses totalled more than 64, The fires burned about , hectares. About 60 percent of the area was public land and 40 percent private property. Eighty-seven fires commenced by lightning in the northeast of Victoria on 8 January. Eight fires were unable to be contained and joined to form the largest fire in Victoria since the Black Friday bushfires.
The fires burned for 59 days before contained. The Alpine fires burned more than 1. Fanned by dry fuel and poor weather, these fires joined in burning , hectares.
The fire was declared safe on 31 December after 25 millimetres of rain fell in the area. The suspected cause was a campfire. Fires in the Dandenong Ranges took three lives, destroyed 41 houses, and burned hectares. Due to lightning on 14 January, fires started on this day and took two weeks to bring under control.
A significant fire in Central Victoria burned 50, hectares, including 17, hectares of crown land. Three people died, and more than houses, farms, and 46, stock destroyed. Areas affected including Avoca, Maryborough and Little River. Fires also affected the alpine region at Mt Buffalo, burning 51, hectares.
On 16 February, over fires burned , hectares and 47 people died. Over 27, stock and 2, houses were destroyed. Learn more about the Ash Wednesday bushfires. On 31 January, fires in the Cann River forest district burned more than , hectares, including large state forest areas. On 1 February, a fire at Mt Macedon burned 6, hectares, including 1, hectares of state forest and 50 houses destroyed. From 28 December to 6 January, a fire started from a lightning strike, burning , hectares in the Sunset Country and the Big Desert.
On 12 February, widespread fires occurred across the Western District of Victoria, mostly in grasslands. The fires killed four people and burned about , hectares. In addition, , stock, houses and other buildings were destroyed in the fires. From 14 December, a fire at Mount Buffalo burned for 12 days, covering about 12, hectares. This included 7, hectares of state forest and 4, hectares of national park. On January 8, fires broke out, burning , hectares. Find books, government reports, websites, statistics, newspaper articles and images about Victorian bushfires from to today.
From December to January , fires burnt out around two million hectares. The most severe fires came during a firestorm on Friday January 13, known as Black Friday.
Advice on using the Library's catalogue, in-house indexes and newspapers collection to research these fires can be found on our Research fires page.
Search the Library's catalogue to find images of the aftermath of these fires, particularly in Omeo. They hold many records relating to Victorian bushfires, including:. Bush fires : a pictorial survey of Victoria's most tragic week, January , Page Home Research Guides Bushfires in Victoria Bushfires in Victoria Find books, government reports, websites, statistics, newspaper articles and images about Victorian bushfires from to today. Get started Research fires Other fires Current Other reports Laws From our collections.
Resources From December to January , fires burnt out around two million hectares. Black Friday - Victorian bushfires This website contains a short, well written summary of major events before, during and after the fires. It includes information on how firefighting practices changed due to recommendations made by the Royal Commission.
Includes an interactive timeline and maps, newspaper articles, oral histories, and summaries of the findings and recommendations from the Royal Commission. Includes transcript of the 34 days of evidence given to the Commission.
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