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08/01/2003 Canberra bushfires

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How four bushfires roared into Canberra in 2003

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Canberra Bushfires

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Canberra firestorm news coverage

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Canberra firestorm news coverage

Lightning ignited a fire near Yambulla on 6th January, north west of Genoa in East Gippsland. The main fire started on 8th January and it required significant firefighting resources. In total 15,725 personnel were directly engaged, supported by bulldozers and firebombing aircraft. No lives were lost.
    • Essentials 

    • Buildup to the event 

    • Events of 18 January 

    • Aftermath 

    • Official responses 

    • Bushfire memorial