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Natural Disasters

Two Days In Hell

20095 minPGnews

They thought they were prepared, but Victoria faces a devastating fireball disaster.

Natural Disasters

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Two Days In Hell

2009• 5 minPG

Synopsis

They thought they were prepared, but Victoria faces a devastating fireball disaster.

Synopsis

They thought they had made the necessary preparations for a disaster, but nothing could prepare the people of Victoria for the devastating fireball that swept through their state. This catastrophic event results in the tragic loss of more than 200 lives. The documentary examines the circumstances surrounding this disaster, questioning how such a calamity could occur despite the precautions taken. Viewers can watch the Full film on Journeyman, which provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the fire and the aftermath that followed. They had been warned, yet the impact of the fireball leaves a lasting mark on the community.

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