The human face of 2009 Black Saturday Fires in Victoria
A website created by the ABC offers a collection of the most compelling stories from the 2009 Black Saturday Fires.
IMAGINE
Imagine your community was affected by a bush fire. How could you help to collect stories and experiences of the fires?
Hey Firestormers!
Listen carefully to the victims of bush fires to help you think of things that could have been done for them.
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#1 FACT
173 people died in the fires on Black Saturday.