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What significant event affected Victoria in 2019-20, during Andrews' tenure?

A massive flood
A large earthquake
Australian bushfire season
None of the above

Answer

The 2019–20 Australian bushfire season was the deadliest and most destructive in Australian history. The fires started in late 2019 and continued until mid-2020, burning over 12.6 million hectares of land and destroying more than 3,000 homes. The fires caused the deaths of at least 34 people and left over 1 million people displaced. The fires also caused widespread damage to infrastructure and wildlife.