How many people where impacted on ash Wednesday 1983?

On Ash Wednesday, February 16, 1983, a series of devastating bushfires swept through parts of Australia, particularly in Victoria. The fires resulted in the deaths of 75 people and destroyed thousands of homes, impacting an estimated 200,000 residents. The event is remembered as one of the worst bushfire disasters in Australian history, leading to significant changes in fire management and response policies.