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Why we needed your help

In February 2009 Australia endured the worst bushfire in recorded history, as relentless fires swept across the southern state of Victoria, almost decimating two country towns and causing widespread damage.Burnt landscape

Authorities and residents were on stand-by for a hot, windy day, with temperatures expected to exceed 45 degrees and winds around 80 kilometres per hour. But nothing could prepare them for the speed and ferocity of the approaching fires.

Thousands of people were left homeless by the fires and the BBC reported police estimate 173 people were killed.

Last updated March 2009

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