1/18Burnt bushland at the Plenty Gorge parklands near Edgecliff Court in Bundoora. Picture: Ellen Smith
Pictures reveal blackened aftermath of Plenty Gorge bushfire
Plenty Gorge’s lush parklands and vibrant walking trails have been reduced to a blackened wasteland after fire tore through more than 40ha. As fire crews put out the final flames, new photos show what’s left of the beloved suburban bushland.
2/18The Plenty Gorge fire came within metres of homes along Clovemont Way in Bundoora. Picture: Ellen Smith
3/18Scorched trees throughout Plenty Gorge parklands remain a hazard for fire crews. Picture: Ellen Smith
4/18Lush flora either side of this Plenty Gorge walking track has been turned to black. Picture: Ellen Smith
5/18Blackened tree trunks are an eerie sight in the deserted Plenty Gorge parklands. Picture: Ellen Smith
6/18Blackened trees are an eerie sight in the deserted Plenty Gorge parklands. Picture: Ellen Smith
7/18Kangaroos are seeking refuge in housing estates after their food sources were wiped out in the Plenty Gorge bushfire. Picture: Ellen Smith
8/18The blackened aftermath of Plenty Gorge parklands. Picture: Ellen Smith
9/18The Plenty Gorge bushfire gutted a playground near homes in Worcester Cres in Bundoora. Picture: Ellen Smith
10/18Bundoora residents near Clovemont Way were forced to evacuate as the Plenty Gorge bushfire intensified. Picture: Ellen Smith
11/18Fire crews are clearing hazardous trees and fallen branches from Plenty Gorge parklands. Picture: Ellen Smith
12/18Burnt bushland at Plenty Gorge parklands. Picture: Ellen Smith
13/18Burnt trees in Plenty Gorge parklands. Picture: Ellen Smith
14/18Plenty Gorge parklands will be closed to the public until the area is deemed safe again. Picture: Ellen Smith
15/18Burnt remains for a playground. Picture: Ellen Smith
16/18The Plenty Gorge bushfire burnt through more than 40ha. Picture: Ellen Smith
17/18Detectives from Whittlesea CIU are investigating the Plenty Gorge bushfire. Picture: Ellen Smith
18/18Plenty Gorge parklands is closed to the public after the recent bushfire. Picture: Ellen Smith
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