The Black Saturday Bushfires

The Black Saturday bushfires of 7 February 2009 were the most catastrophic in Australia''s history. One hundred and seventy three people lost their lives and over two thousand homes were destroyed.

About Robert Kenny

Award winning historian and writer Robert Kenny had a sound fire plan and he was prepared. But the reality of the fire was more ferocious and more unpredictable than he could have imagined. By the end of the day, his house and the life contained within were gone.