New warning issued as Fraser Island blaze worsens

Ground crews were being assisted by water bombers and heavy plant equipment to strengthen a fire containment line along Cornwells Road in the south.

The eastern side of the fire was about 3.5 kilometres to the north west of Happy Valley.

“People in the vicinity of Eli Creek, Yidney Rocks, The Oakes and Poyungan Valley should stay informed as the fire continues to burn in inaccessible terrain,” the alert said.

“Smoke will affect visibility and air quality on K’gari (Fraser Island) and adjacent mainland areas over the coming days.”

Firefighting crews are bracing themselves as the heatwave in south-east Queensland was set to worsen on Sunday.

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