The Black Christmas bushfires were bushfires that burnt for almost three weeks from 25 December 2001 across New South Wales, Australia. It was the longest continuous bushfire emergency in NSW history. Backburning in Townsville, Australia. ... December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining in the year. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Capital Sydney Government Const. ...

Low rainfall across winter & spring 2001 combined with a hot, dry December created ideal conditions for bushfires. On Christmas Day, strong westerly winds fuelled more than 100 bushfires across the state, creating a plume of smoke that extended across Sydney ^[1]. This plume of smoke would not clear for some days as the bushfires continued to burn, creating some of the worst pollution that Sydney has ever experienced^[2]. Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. ... Spring is one of the four seasons of temperate zones, the transition from winter into summer. ... 2001 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December Events: December 2 - Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection five days after Dynegy canceled a US$8. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4. ...

The fires mainly burnt in Lane Cove National Park, the Royal National Park & Blue Mountains National Park. Overall approximately 300,000 hectares (740,000 acres) were burnt. Some 180 homes were destroyed. Arsonists were believed to be responsible for starting many of the fires, leading to harsher penalties for those who start bushfires. Lane Cove is a national park in New South Wales (Australia), 11 km north of Sydney. ... Winter at Wattamolla beach. ... Categories: Australia geography stubs | National parks of New South Wales ...

The dry conditions that started the bushfires continued well into 2002, resulting in the worst drought in 100 years. As of 2006 the drought is ongoing, with the drought being declared a "one in 1000 year event" ^[3]. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... A drought is a period of time when there is not enough water to support agricultural, urban or environmental water needs. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

An Erickson S-64 Air-Crane helicopter became something of a celebrity during this time. Elvis (N179AC) was brought out from the USA for the first time & proved instantly successful, resulting in the helicopter being brought to Australia for every bushfire season ever since. In addition, two other helicopters were brought out, these being "Georgia Peach" (N154AC) & "Incredible Hulk" (N164AC)^[4]. Erickson S-64, Andys Pride, owned by Siller Bros. ... The Bell 206 of Canadian Helicopters Robinson Helicopter Company (USA) R44, a four seat development of the R22 A helicopter is an aircraft which is lifted and propelled by one or more horizontal rotors consisting of two or more rotor blades. ... Elvis is the nickname of an Erickson S-64 Air-Crane Helitanker (N179AC) which has gained fame in Australia as a highly visible and valuable tool in bushfire suppression. ...