How many major bushfires have there been in Australia?

As of 2022, there have been numerous major bushfires in Australia. While bushfires are a natural occurrence in Australia's ecosystem, some of the most notable and devastating ones include:

- 1939 Black Friday bushfires: These bushfires swept through Victoria, claiming over 71 lives and destroying thousands of homes.

- 1974-1975 Ash Wednesday bushfires: This series of bushfires affected multiple states, particularly Victoria and South Australia, resulting in over 75 deaths and widespread property destruction.

- 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires: Another set of Ash Wednesday bushfires occurred in South Australia, killing 28 people and causing significant damage.

- 1994 Eastern seaboard bushfires: These fires affected New South Wales and Queensland, destroying over 2,000 homes and causing the loss of human lives.

- 2003 Canberra bushfires: These fires devastated the nation's capital, Canberra, destroying over 500 homes and claiming four lives.

- 2009 Black Saturday bushfires: These bushfires were among the deadliest and most destructive in Australia's history. They affected Victoria and killed 173 people, destroying thousands of homes.