When did Marysville burn down?
7 February 2009
Marysville is a small town, 34 kilometres north-east of Healesville and 41 kilometres south of Alexandra, in the Shire of Murrindindi in Victoria, Australia. The town, which previously had a population of over 500 people, was devastated by the Murrindindi Mill bushfire on 7 February 2009.
What towns were affected by the bushfires?
Impact to towns of the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season
| Town/locality | Local government area | State |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence | City of Lithgow | New South Wales |
| Clouds Creek | Clarence Valley Council | New South Wales |
| Cobar Park | City of Lithgow | New South Wales |
| Cobargo | Bega Valley Shire Council | New South Wales |
How many people died in Marysville fires?
Fifteen people are officially confirmed dead in Marysville. The final death toll may not be known for weeks but it is certain to be much higher. The latest estimates put the toll in the town at anywhere between 50 and 100 – or up to one in five who lived there.
Which regions are prone to bushfires and why?
Bushfire researchers say vast swathes of Australia face above average chances of grass fires and bushfires this summer, after months of above average temperatures. The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre has released its seasonal bushfire outlook for the south of the country.
When was the fire in Marysville Victoria Australia?
(CNN) — It’s only the forest of swaying Eucalyptus trees, marking the path up toward Steavenson Falls in Marysville, Victoria that betrays a hint of the calamity inflicted here 10 years ago. This forest tourist town in Australia was so badly ravaged by the intense flames of a raging bushfire on February 7, 2009 it was wiped off the map.
Where was the town destroyed by bushfires in Victoria?
The township of Marysville in central Victoria has been almost completely destroyed by bushfires and there are grave fears for the town of Kinglake, where at least 12 people are known to have died.
When did Marysville, Australia get wiped off the map?
This forest tourist town in Australia was so badly ravaged by the intense flames of a raging bushfire on February 7, 2009 it was wiped off the map. Some trunks still wear a blackened outer layer, but it doesn’t spoil the view, beauty or ambiance.
How did the Marysville bushfires affect the animals?
In the Marysville area thousands of cattle and other animals were lost including many much-loved pets. Kangaroos were injured as they burned their paws trying to cross their usual feeding grounds and koalas were severely dehydrated and burnt as they were stranded in trees.