When was the Wye River fire?

19 December 2015
Between 19 December 2015 and 21 January 2016, the bushfire that became known as the Wye River – Jamieson Track fire burned 2,500 hectares in the Otway Ranges in the Lorne-Wye River region. By the end of 25 December, the fire had destroyed 98 houses in Wye River and 18 in Separation Creek.

Where are the Adelaide Hills fires?

The Cudlee Creek bushfire started on 20 December 2019 shortly after 9am. The fire hit many towns throughout the Adelaide Hills that day including Lobethal at 12.05pm, Woodside at 12.50pm, Brukunga at 2.45pm, Harrogate area at 6.31pm, and Mount Torrens at 7.23pm.

Where are the bushfires located in Australia?

In terms of the total area burnt, the largest fires are in the Northern Territory and northern areas of Western Australia and Queensland. Most loss of life and economic damage occurs around the fringes of cities where homes are commonly in close proximity to flammable vegetation.

What towns were affected in 2020 bushfires?

On 1 January 2020 there were unconfirmed reports of property and infrastructure losses in several communities, including Mallacoota, Genoa, Reedy Flat, Buchan, Bruthen, Sarsfield, and Gelantipy. The Princes Highway east of Bairnsdale was closed in several places, isolating many communities.

Where did the 2020 bushfires take place?

The 2019-20 bushfires in New South Wales (NSW) have been unprecedented in their extent and intensity. As of 28 January 2020, the fires in NSW had burnt 5.3 million hectares (6.7% of the State), including 2.7 million hectares in national parks (37% of the State’s national park estate).

Where is the smoke coming from Adelaide?

There have been reports of smoke from the north-eastern suburbs including Windsor Gardens, as well as the inner south, Prospect, foothills and the CBD. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said the likely cause was a prescribed burn at Montacute, north-east of the city.

Why is there a smoke smell in Adelaide?

SMOKE from bushfires burning in Victoria has drifted over Adelaide, causing a strong smell over the city and many surrounding areas. The Metropolitan Fire Service has received numerous triple-0 calls this morning from residents across Adelaide and as far north as the Barossa Valley reporting smoke in the area.

Why is it so smoky in Adelaide?

“The winds around the metro area — they’re generally light north-easterlies,” forecaster Simon Timcke told ABC Radio Adelaide. “Often at night, you get a low-level inversion and the smoke can get trapped underneath that and just stay fairly still through the night.

Will there be bushfires in 2022?

The Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and southern New South Wales are expected to have a below normal fire potential as a result of vegetation still recovering from the 2020-21 Australian bushfire season….