Approximately 2000 homes were destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia in February 2009.
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The Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia in 2009 were extremely intense, with temperatures reaching over 600 degrees Celsius (1112 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas. The fires were fueled by extreme weather conditions, including record-breaking heat and strong winds.
"Black Saturday" marked the start of massive bushfires in Victoria, Australia, which eventually killed 173. The fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks. On 12 March Victorian authorities announced that the last of the worst bushfires which caused the most death and devastation were under control. However, smaller fires continued, controlled, for many months after that.
Organizations such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Country Fire Authority, and the Australian government provided assistance during the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia. They offered emergency relief, support services, financial aid, and resources to help affected individuals and communities recover from the devastating fires.
1788, destroyed 856 buildings all starting from a barn, the myth is the cow kicked over the oil lanternAnother answer:There have been two "great fires" in New Orleans history: the one mentioned above, and another in 1794 that destroyed 212 structures. The "cow myth," however, originated with the "Great Chicago Fire" of 1871.
Houses of Parliament
The present Houses of Parliament were completed in 1859 after their predecessors were destroyed by fire in 1834.
It destroyed 13000 houses in what was then Central London.
a fire happened
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13,200 houses were destroyed making 70,000 people homeless.
13.200 houses were destroyed plus 87 churches and one cathedral. 70.000 people were left homeless.
The fire destroyed 13,200 houses, 87 churches, 1 cathedral and left an estimated 70,000 people homeless.
According to the records nobody died, but as 13,200 houses were destroyed, that may not be true.
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is quoted as saying that there are about 475,000 total structures lost to all fires. This includes more than just houses.
The number of dwellings in London, at that time, is not known. What can be accurately quoted is than 13000 houses were destroyed, 89 churches and 52 Guild Halls. This represented 430 acres and 80% of the City
13,000 houses and 89 churches were destroyed in the great fire of London.