Black Saturday bushfires: Quick Facts

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Date	February 7, 2009
Location	Australia • Gippsland • Victoria

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Australian bushfires of 2009

Map of Victoria, Australia, showing the locations and extent of the 2009 Australian bushfires. Red areas indicate fire-affected regions, while green areas represent parkland. An inset map provides a closer view of the most severely impacted central and eastern areas. A table lists major fire incidents, dates, area burned, and fatalities. Major towns and geographic features are labeled for reference.

Aerial view of the Kinglake region in Victoria, Australia, showing burnt-out remains of houses and scorched trees after the 2009 bushfires.

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