Victoria wildifre

Question 1

What is the location of Victoria ?

Answer 1

South East of Australia

Question 2

When was the wildfire ?

Answer 2

February 2009

Question 3

What was the climatological background before the wildfire ?

Answer 3

January 2009 had an exceptional heatwave with temps regularly above 40 degrees which also created low humidity, Configuration of pressure systems also meant that hot tropical air was directed towards the area.

Question 4

What were the primary impacts of the fire ?

Answer 4

173 deaths, 3500 properties were damaged, Over 1 million acres of forest lost, $1.2 million in insurance claims, Estimated 1 million animals perished, Huge agricultural loss

Question 5

What were the secondary impacts of the fire ?

Answer 5

Opposition MPs called for more action on climate change, Cost of rebuilding infrastructure

Question 6

What were the short term responses to the wildfire ?

Answer 6

4,000 firefighters deployed, $10 million package in emergency assistance, Red Cross organised blood donations, Major banks and businesses donated to aid recovery as well as international aid offers.

Question 7

What were the long term responses to the wildfire ?

Answer 7

The Aus gov announced $80 million over 3 years emergency relief funding, Victorian government advised to change building codes, Educate people more on bushfires and ban building homes in high-risk area, New fire hazard system