2011–12 Australian bushfire season

2011-12 Australian bushfire season
NASA MODIS burned area detections from June 2011 to May 2012
Date(s)Winter (June) 2011 – Autumn (May) 2012
LocationAustralia
Statistics
Burned area>14,076 square kilometres (5,435 sq mi)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries4 (at least)
Structures destroyed39 lost, at least 20 damaged

Bushfires were 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.