I thought I'd do a short summary of what has been impacted by the fires. I'll update this post as I see more or peeps post here as I haven't been following everything (preferably with links to source or discussion in other threads). Mods feel free to edit as needed.
So far:
NSW:
Cabramurra: From @Ozgirl:
Mt Selwyn: Has been extensively damaged, extensive discussion on prospects & viability of rebuilding.
Perisher & Thredbo: Were under threat, but not hit (yet?) thankfully. All of KNP evacuated (still? See Thredbo thread for more details)
Kiandra: Old Courthouse & some other old houses/huts lost, probably also Mathews Cottage? (see below, more discussion)
Jindy: Was under threat, unscathed
Cooma: Untouched, apart from the water tank that collapsed
Tom Groggin: Impacted by fire. Damage? (discussion)
Khancoban: ?
Geehi: Was evacuated, fire impact below Watsons Crags, see discussion below.
Eucumbene Cove: all houses saved.
Braemer Bay: ok.
Adaminaby: 4 houses lost nearby
Berridale: Untouched
Tumbarumba: Badly hit, abt 18 houses lost (SMH article)
Vic:
Dinner Plain: Fire went through, but escaped unscathed somehow. Incredible!
Falls Creek: Still under active threat?
Mt Hotham: Still under active threat?
Mt Buller: "The road still remains closed to most at this stage. Exceptions for CFA and other fire
fighting support crews." (from here)
Mt Buffalo: Chalet still standing, but obviously vulnerable & not the highest priority to save. Downgraded to "watch & act" (as of Wednesday 8 Jan). Firebreaks being worked on.
Lake Mountain: Update: Now fully open again.
Corryong: ?
Cobungra: Unconfirmed report that there could be up to 5 homes lost in Cobungra area (details).
Omeo: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Harrietville: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Bright: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Mt Beauty: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Huts:
There is now a separate thread in Backcountry for huts: https://www.ski.com.au/xf/threads/lost-huts-historic-buildings.86668/unread
Can others add to this please, especially the Vic stuff?
So far:
NSW:
Cabramurra: From @Ozgirl:
(Also more: here & here)Out of 45 houses 38 were lost.
The ski club is completely gone.
The bank of flats on the hill on the other side of the footy field are gone and so is the Edinburgh Cottage that the queen stayed in.
The shops and pub is still there. so is the petrol station and ironically the fire station (unmanned)
Not sure about the hall, pool or child care centre.
Mt Selwyn: Has been extensively damaged, extensive discussion on prospects & viability of rebuilding.
Perisher & Thredbo: Were under threat, but not hit (yet?) thankfully. All of KNP evacuated (still? See Thredbo thread for more details)
Kiandra: Old Courthouse & some other old houses/huts lost, probably also Mathews Cottage? (see below, more discussion)
Jindy: Was under threat, unscathed
Cooma: Untouched, apart from the water tank that collapsed
Tom Groggin: Impacted by fire. Damage? (discussion)
Khancoban: ?
Geehi: Was evacuated, fire impact below Watsons Crags, see discussion below.
Eucumbene Cove: all houses saved.
Braemer Bay: ok.
Adaminaby: 4 houses lost nearby
Berridale: Untouched
Tumbarumba: Badly hit, abt 18 houses lost (SMH article)
Vic:
Dinner Plain: Fire went through, but escaped unscathed somehow. Incredible!
Falls Creek: Still under active threat?
Mt Hotham: Still under active threat?
Mt Buller: "The road still remains closed to most at this stage. Exceptions for CFA and other fire
fighting support crews." (from here)
Mt Buffalo: Chalet still standing, but obviously vulnerable & not the highest priority to save. Downgraded to "watch & act" (as of Wednesday 8 Jan). Firebreaks being worked on.
Lake Mountain: Update: Now fully open again.
Corryong: ?
Cobungra: Unconfirmed report that there could be up to 5 homes lost in Cobungra area (details).
Omeo: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Harrietville: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Bright: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Mt Beauty: Nearby fires but township unscathed so far.
Huts:
There is now a separate thread in Backcountry for huts: https://www.ski.com.au/xf/threads/lost-huts-historic-buildings.86668/unread
Can others add to this please, especially the Vic stuff?
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