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2009 Victorian BushfiresPrint Page 
The Black Saturday bushfires were a series of bushfires that either ignited or were already burning across the Australian State of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009, and were among Australia's all-time worst bushfire disasters. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest-ever loss of human life from a bushfire, with 173 fatalities. Many people were left homeless as a result.
As many as 400 individual fires were recorded on Saturday 7 February; the day has become widely referred to in Australia as Black Saturday.
The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, headed by Justice Bernard Teague , was held in response to the bushfires.
Location
| Address: | 300 Main Street, Lilydale CFA Station, Lilydale, 3140 |
|---|---|
| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.758023 Long: 145.353294 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Disaster |
| Sub-Theme: | Fire |
Dedication
This plaque is dedicated to the brave men and women who protected and safeguarded our communities during the 2009 Victorian Bushfires
Thank you for your courage, self sacrifice and commitment
Hon John Brumby MP
Premier of Victoria
