How hot was the fire on Black Saturday?

115 degrees Fahrenheit
The so-called “Black Saturday Bushfires” are often called the worst natural disaster in Australia’s history. Bushfires are a common threat in Australia’s arid summer climate. Victoria had been enduring an unusual heat wave, with temperatures as high as 48 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit) and almost no rain.

What made the Black Saturday bushfire worse?

They occurred in the state of Victoria on Saturday, 7 February 2009. This day coincided with the worst bushfire weather conditions ever recorded. Extreme heat, high winds, low humidity, and severe drought were all factors in fanning the flames on that tragic day.

How does temperature affect fire?

Fuel temperatures also affect a fire s rate of spread. Warm fuels will ignite and burn faster because less heat energy is used to raise the fuels to their ignition temperature. Fires also burn more intensely in the afternoon. The temperature is the highest at that time resulting in higher fuel temperatures.

What was the fire danger rating in Victoria in 2009?

It is worth noting that the Fire Danger Rating on Black Saturday in Victoria on 7 February 2009 approached 200. We strongly urge you take the time to review and understand the Fire Danger Ratings so you can react appropriately to any FDR forecast.

How are fire danger ratings determined in the US?

Fire danger ratings are determined by the responsible fire agency in each jurisdiction, based on weather information provided by the Bureau of Meteorology and fuel information.

How often does the fire danger report come out?

The danger class report is updated every day based on weather station data collected from around the province. To find out what the fire danger rating is near you, please select a region from the list below or view all regions.

What are the fire danger levels?

A fire danger index of between 12 and 25 on the index is generally considered a “high” degree of danger, while a day having a danger index of over 50 is considered a “severe” fire danger rating. Above this level in 2010 a distinction was made between forest and grassland fuels.