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Queensland firefighters brace themselves for high fire danger
“A run of hot and dry conditions is exacerbating the bushfire risk to Queensland, and this is likely to continue until the state receives sufficient rain,” he said.
“We have seen this at K’gari (Fraser Island), where significant firefighting efforts continue despite the challenges firefighters face from the terrain and unfavourable weather.
“Our personnel are on the ground, in addition to the 10 aircraft on standby – including the Large Air Tanker (LAT) – and support from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation.”
The Fraser Island fire is believed to have been ignited by an illegal campfire.
Mr Leach said more than 1 million litres of water and gel had dropped on the island from…
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