Murrindindi (16 feb 2009 anni – 13 marzo 2009 anni)
Descrizione:
The Murrindindi fire began about 3 pm and quickly spread through the Murrindindi State Forest and Black Range. It continued through state forests before it reached a small town at 4.20 pm, destroying most of the houses in town. A back-burn was attempted outside Marysville at 6 pm but was abandoned as the fire-front moved quickly towards the town. At 6.45 pm the fire hit Marysville razing all but 14 properties. The fire then burnt through2 other towns. The fire continued to burn for 26 days and was finally declared under control on 13 March. Sadly there were 40 deaths, 73 people injured and 538 houses destroyedAggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
16 feb 2009 anni
13 marzo 2009 anni
~ 25 days
