Rain provides relief to Fraser Island firefighting efforts as south-east Queensland mops up after severe storm cell

Overnight rain has brought relief to firefighting efforts on Fraser Island and eased concerns in the Happy Valley community, which has been under threat from major bushfire.

The blaze, which has been burning for more than seven weeks, has burnt about 50 per cent of the World Heritage-listed island after it was started by an illegal campfire.

The beachside township of Happy Valley was under sustained threat on Monday with emergency alerts issued, advising residents to “leave immediately”.

About 50 permanent residents remained at the township to help battle the blaze.

Firefighters on the…