What started the Ash Wednesday bushfires?
Ash Wednesday bushfires Cause Faulty powerlines, arson, and negligence after years of extreme drought 3,700 homes and buildings lost When was the Ash Wednesday bushfire? 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…