When was Ash Wednesday Adelaide?
February 16, 1983
Ash Wednesday bushfires/Start dates
Where was the Ash Wednesday bushfire located?
South Australia
On Ash Wednesday in 1980 during a virtually rainless summer after a very wet spring in 1979, bushfires swept through the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, destroying 51 houses. These fires were referred to as “Ash Wednesday” until the 1983 fires, which became notorious nationwide.
Where were the Adelaide Hills fires?
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.
How hot was Ash Wednesday?
The Ash Wednesday fires were the deadliest on record in Australia until the Black Saturday fires of February 2009. Once again, there were hot, dry conditions, with extremely high temperatures and strong winds. On 7 February 2009, around 400 fires started in Victoria. Temperatures in the region reached the mid-40s.
When was Ash Wednesday South Australia?
Ash Wednesday bushfires/Start dates
Ash Wednesday (16 February 1983) experienced over 100 fires swept across Victoria and South Australia, killing 75 people and causing widespread damage. High temperatures, intense winds, and low summer rainfall caused a high fire danger in Victoria’s eucalypt forests.
How many people were injured in Ash Wednesday?
100
In total, 27 people died, 100 were injured and 535 houses and buildings were destroyed. This fire erupted in the foothills of mountain ash forests.
How many hectares were burnt on Ash Wednesday?
210,000 hectares
On 16 February 1983 the Ash Wednesday bushfires burned approximately 210,000 hectares of land, 2,080 homes were destroyed and 75 people, including 47 Victorians, lost their lives.
Is the fire still burning in Adelaide Hills?
Cudlee Creek Bushfire – December 2019 Fire reached the townships of Lobethal, Woodside, Charleston and Mount Torrens but fortunately the townships were saved.
When can I burn off in the Adelaide Hills?
If you are outside the Adelaide metropolitan area, outside of a township, a permit is not required. Council has a Burning Permit Policy that regulates burning in the open….
| Burning Activity | Conditions/Requirements |
|---|---|
| Burning vegetation for fire prevention or control. | Requires Council approval by permit. |
How many died on Ash Wednesday?
75 people
One of Australia’s most well-known and destructive bushfire events. Ash Wednesday (16 February 1983) experienced over 100 fires swept across Victoria and South Australia, killing 75 people and causing widespread damage.
What started Ash Wednesday?
The history of Ash Wednesday is less than 1000 years old. The first Ash Wednesday ceremonies were likely held sometime in 11th century CE. It’s never mentioned in the Bible, but there is a verse in the Book of Daniel that links fasting to ashes, and some scholars believe this is the origin of the Lenten practice.
What year were the Ash Wednesday fires?