Which areas are affected by bushfires in Victoria?

The fires affected Victorian communities in Stawell (Deep Lead), Yea, Moondarra, Grampians, Kinglake, and Anakie areas. There were four fatalities in these fires. Fifty-seven houses were destroyed, and 359 farm buildings lost.

How many animals died in Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday was one of Australia’s worst fires . More than 3,700 buildings were destroyed or damaged and 2,545 individuals and families lost their homes. Livestock losses were very high, with more than 340,000 sheep, 18,000 cattle and numerous native animals either dead or later destroyed.

Who caused the Black Saturday bushfires?

The cause of the Kilmore East-Kinglake bushfire was found by the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission to be an ageing SP AusNet power line. In December 2014 Victoria’s Supreme Court approved a A$494 million settlement of a legal class action against SP AusNet and Utility Services Group.

How many homes have been destroyed in the Victorian bushfires?

Homes destroyed in Victorian bushfires. THIS is the shocking reality for residents of Victoria’s fire-ravaged surf coast where 116 homes have been confirmed destroyed, and lives changed forever.

Where is Great Ocean Road fire in Victoria?

Great Ocean Road fire destroys dozens of homes, Lorne under threat. Photo: The bushfire burns in the Otway Ranges near Wye River. At least 50 homes have been lost to an out-of-control blaze along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road which has caused evacuations and burnt 2,000 hectares.

How big is the fire in Lorne Vic?

At 8am the fire had advanced to within 6-7km of Lorne, but a band of rain moving across the region had dumped about 5-15mm on the blaze-affected area. Weather over the next few days is expected to be favourable for firefighting, with more rain and lower temperatures.

Is the road open to Lorne after fire?

Earlier, the nearby townships of Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River and Grey River were also evacuated. Thousands of people, many of whom were on holiday, had to ditch their Christmas plans. Lorne no longer being evacuated. Watch & Act in place. Road open Torquay to Lorne #VicFires https://t.co/KELDvYanDn pic.twitter.com/lki5BYbw89