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Explore the worst bushfires in Australia’s history as told in the story. Watch and read eye-witness accounts from ‘39’ and read what the experts have to say. Read the actual newspaper reports and Royal Commission findings from the time.

Tragedy struck on Black Friday, the 13th of January 1939 when a firestorm swept across Victoria......71 people died.

They didn't stand a chance.

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