| 词条 | 2011–12 Australian bushfire season |
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|title= 2011-12 Australian bushfire season |image= |caption= |location= Australia |cost= |date= Winter (June) 2011 – Autumn (May) 2012 |cause = |area= >{{convert|14076|km2|sqmi|0}} |fatalities = 0 |injuries= 4 (at least) ||buildings = 39 lost, at least 20 damaged |is_season =true |prev=2010–11 Australian bushfire season |next=2012–13 Australian bushfire season }} The 2011–12 Australian bushfire season was mostly active between September 2011 to March 2012 and caused most damage in the state of Western Australia, particularly in the South West. The state had been prepared and had expected an increased risk of bushfire following heavy spring rains as a result of a La Nina weather pattern.[1] September
Large fires swept through the Barkly Tableland and Victoria River districts, destroying large tracts of grazing land. Fire fronts estimated at {{convert|50|km|mi}} were reported; the Barkly fire resulted in {{convert|7,000|km2|sqmi}} of country being burnt with another {{convert|2,000|km2|sqmi}} being lost in the Victoria River district.[2]
During the Kimberley Ultramarathon on 2 September, a bushfire raced through the course, engulfing a group of five participants at El Questro Station. Two men escaped the flames, suffering severe burns but the two females were trapped, each suffering critical injuries. Thirty grass fires were burning in Kimberley at the same time.[3] Several other fires were burning through the Kimberley, resulting in the loss of {{convert|60,000|ha|acre}} of grassland.[4] It has since been discovered that Kimberley locals were lighting fires before and on the day of the race[5] October
A bushfire at Katoomba and the Blue Mountains on 24 October caused some houses and a school to be evacuated, over 100 fire-fighters and three aircraft responding to contain the blaze. Some minor property damage occurred but no homes were lost in the blaze.[6] November
A fire broke out near Margaret River in the South West region on 23 November. Temperatures in excess of {{convert|30|C|F}} and strong winds fanned what began as a controlled burn in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.[7] The fire soon swept over the town causing hundreds of people from Prevelly, Gnarabup and the town outskirts to be evacuated to the beach.[8] By the following day dozens of homes had been lost to the fire, including historic Wallcliffe House. The premier, Colin Barnett, declared Margaret River a Natural Disaster Zone and promised a full inquiry as to how the fire started.[9] The fire was controlled by 26 November after burning through {{convert|3400|ha|acre}} of land and leaving a total of 39 homes destroyed and another 14 damaged, but no lives were lost.[10] Other bushfires were recorded at the same time about {{convert|30|km|mi}} south west of Nannup, another near Three Springs, a third near Peron and a fourth north of Denmark. In the Pilbara region a large bushfire burnt through an area of {{convert|650|km2|sqmi|0}} of bushland in the Nimingarra area close to the Yarrie minesite.[11] December
The Denmark fire was contained but warnings remained by 1 December, a total of {{convert|5600|ha|acre}} were lost. The Nannup fire continued to burn and was not contained until 3 December, by 2 December it had claimed some {{convert|30000|ha|acre}}, it had started as a prescribed burn but had raged out of control.[12] Once finally extinguished it had burnt out about {{convert|55100|ha|acre}} of land.[13] A large fire in the Pilbara region had burned out over {{convert|1500|km2|sqmi|0}} of bushland and rangeland by 26 December. A large portion of Giralia Station was burnt out with the firecoming close to the homestead before being extinguished. Yanrey and Koordarrie Stations were also threatened by the blaze.[14] January
A fire that started 4 January and burnt for three days burnt {{convert|8000|ha|acre}} of pastoral lands, damaging stock in an area approximately {{convert|40|km|mi}} south east of Port Augusta.[16]
A fire broke out in the Grampians on 4 January and was thought to have been started by lightning. 150 fire-fighters battled the blaze along with water bombing aircraft. Over {{convert|230|ha|acre}} of bushland was burnt in the blaze.[17]
A fire that started in late December in the Yalgoo Shire was mostly contained by 5 January after burning out an area of {{convert|18500|ha|acre}} of bushland. More fires were also ignited in the Kearney State forest, near Nannup, resulting from lightning strikes.[18] A large fire in the Gascoyne burnt out approximately {{convert|30|km|mi}} of grazing and bushland. It spread over a distance of {{convert|45|km|mi}}, leading to the temporary closure of the North West Coastal Highway and other roads around Kennedy Range National Park. The fire burnt for a week after a smaller fire escaped containment lines on 8 January,[19] burning out over {{convert|3300|km2|sqmi}} by 15 January and then continuing to burn until 30 January. Other fires that broke out late in January in Wooroloo and Chittering were both under control by 30 January.[20] February
The town of Northcliffe was menaced by a bushfire that came within {{convert|8|km|mi}} of the townsite on 22 February. Smoke haze from the fire effected the south west coast of the state.[21] The fire had been ignited by lightning on 8 February and had burnt out over {{convert|16000|ha|acre}} 14 February and was expected to burn over {{convert|30600|ha|acre}} before being contained.[22] March
A fire broke out north of Nannup and was brought under control by 14 March. 113 personnel, 13 trucks and 4 earthmovers were used in containing the blaze.[23] The suburb of Koondoola was struck by a fire that threatened homes on 28 March. The fire that started under suspicious circumstances burnt out 45ha of bushland and required 55 fire-fighters and waterbombers to bring it under control.[24] References1. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/11/15/3367208.htm|title=2011 South West bushfire season outlook|date=15 November 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} {{Bushfires in Australia}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Australian Bushfire Season}}2. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.beefcentral.com/p/news/article/613|title=Bushfires torch large areas of northern Australia|date=14 September 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Beef Central}} 3. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/there-was-no-control-over-bushfire-that-scorched-runners-police-20110905-1jtzu.html|title=There was no control over bushfire that scorched runners: police|date=6 September 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Beef Central}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.accidentallyoutback.com.au/news/1462-bushfires-burn-out-kimberley-grazing-land|title=Bushfires burn out Kimberley grazing land|date=22 September 2011|accessdate=12 December 2012|work=|publisher=Accidentally Outback}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/publications/tabledpapers.nsf/displaypaper/3911950aa708641baafd978248257d3a00061c3c/$file/1950.pdf|title=Report on a corporation aversely referred to the Legislative Assembly - Racingthe planet|date=1 August 2014|accessdate=30 November 2014|publisher=Parliament of Western Australia}} 6. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/10/24/3346790.htm|title=Fire forces Katoomba residents to evacuate|date=24 October 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 7. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/12/02/3382328.htm|title=The Margaret River Bushfires|date=14 December 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 8. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/residents-flee-to-beach-as-bushfire-destroys-homes-20111124-1nvj2.html|title=Residents flee to beach as bushfire destroys homes|date=24 November 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=Sydney Morning Herald|publisher=Fairfax Media}} 9. ^{{cite news|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/11966054/fierce-bushfire-razes-homes-near-margaret-river/|title=SW fire fanned by strong winds, heat|date=24 November 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=The West Australian|publisher=}} 10. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-25/cool-change-hoses-down-fires/3695026|title=Toll from Margaret River fire continues to rise|date=26 November 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/11/25/3376892.htm|author=Emma Wynne|title=Bushfire All Clear for Nimingarra|date=28 November 2011|accessdate=4 May 2014|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 12. ^{{cite news|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/full-coverage/bushfire-chaos/a/-/article/12228352/nannup-burn-still-a-threat/|title=Nannup burn still a threat|date=2 December 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=The West Australian}} 13. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/12/02/3382328.htm|title=The Margaret River Bushfires|date=14 December 2011|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 14. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-25/bushfire-threatening-lives2c-homes-in-wa/3746942|title=Bushfire threatens properties in remote WA|date=26 December 2014|accessdate=4 May 2014|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 15. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/bushfire-threatens-holidayers-on-moreton-island/story-e6freoof-1226236738595|title=Moreton Island fire 'could burn for weeks' |date=5 January 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=The Courier Mail}} 16. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/05/3402714.htm|title=Woolundunga bushfire threat reduced |date=7 January 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 17. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/bushfire-near-mclaren-vale/story-e6freuy9-1226237919805|title=Fire hits three Australian states: Queensland, Victoria and South Australia |date=6 January 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=The Daily Telegraph}} 18. ^{{cite news|url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/full-coverage/12511667/lightning-starts-bushfires-near-nannup/|title=Lightning starts bushfires near Nannup |date=5 January 2012|accessdate=23 January 2012|work=The West Australian|publisher=Yahoo7}} 19. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-12/carnavon-bushfire-specific-emergency-page/3764316|title=Gascoyne Bushfire - January 2012|date=15 January 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 20. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/homes-destroyed-as-fires-rage-down-south/story-e6frg13u-1226256900590|title=Chittering threat eases as fire contained|date=30 January 2012|accessdate=9 December 2012|work=|publisher=Sunday Times}} 21. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-20/northcliffe-fire---february-2012/3839770|title=Northcliffe Fire - February 2012|date=22 February 2012|accessdate=10 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 22. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/northcliffe-bushfire-smoke-covers-southwest-20120214-1t38p.html|title=Northcliffe bushfire smoke covers South-West|date=14 February 2012|accessdate=10 December 2012|work=|publisher=Sunday Times}} 23. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/03/12/3451543.htm|title=Nannup bushfire under control|date=14 March 2012|accessdate=10 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 24. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-28/koondoola-fire-could-threaten-properties/3918156|title=Bushfire threatened properties in Koondoola|date=28 March 2012|accessdate=10 December 2012|work=|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} 3 : Bushfire seasons in Australia|2011 wildfires|2012 wildfires |
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