2006–07 Eastern Victoria Great Divide bushfires
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The Eastern Victoria Great Divide bushfires, also known as the Great Divide Complex, were a series of bushfires that commenced in the Victorian Alps in Australia on 1 December 2006 due to lightning strikes, and continued for 69 days.[1][2] They were the longest running bushfires in the state's history.[3] Between 1.2 and 1.3 million hectares were burnt, most of it public land. Victorian fire personnel were assisted by others from all states and territories of Australia, as well as teams from New Zealand, the United States and Canada.[1]
Quick Facts Eastern Victoria Great Divide bushfires, Date(s) ...
Eastern Victoria Great Divide bushfires | |
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Date(s) | 1 December 2006 – 6 February 2007[1] |
Location | Victoria, Australia |
Statistics | |
Burned area | 1.2 to 1.3 million hectares |
Land use | Forest reserves/national parks, farmland |
Impacts | |
Deaths | 1[1] |
Non-fatal injuries | 1400 firefighters[1] |
Structures destroyed | 51 homes |
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