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The largest Australian bushfires in a populous region in recorded history take place in the state of Victoria.
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Bushfires in Australia
Frequently occurring wildfire events
Bushfires in Australia are a widespread and regular occurrence that have contributed significantly to shaping the nature of the continent over millions of years. Eastern Australia is one of the most fire-prone regions of the world, and its predominant eucalyptus forests have…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Black Thursday bushfires
Series of wildfires which destroyed large areas of Victoria State, Australia, in 1851
The Black Thursday bushfires were a devastating series of fires that swept the Port Phillip District in Australia, on 6 February 1851, burning up 5 million hectares, or about a quarter of the state's area. Twelve people died, along with one million sheep, thousands of cattle and…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Victoria (state)
State of Australia
Victoria, commonly abbreviated as Vic, is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state, with a land area of 227,444 km2 (87,817 sq mi); the second-most-populated state, with a population of over 7 million; and the most densely populated state in Australia.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)