On Sunday 18 March 2018 a bushfire impacted on the communities of Reedy Swamp and Tathra in the Bega Valley Shire on the NSW south coast. The fire, known as the Reedy Swamp Fire, destroyed 65 and damaged 48 homes. 35 caravans and cabins were also destroyed. The fire displaced approximately 700 residents on the day, as well as an unknown number of tourists and visitors to Tathra. Fortunately no human lives were lost.
Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC.
Dr Josh Whittaker, Dr Katharine Haynes, Dr Matalena Tofa, Carrie Wilkinson, Dr Mel Taylor
