Cane fires return as Qld growers battle to harvest last year’s poor crop

A still smoke haze hangs in the air as cane farmer Bill Holding raises his voice to address the gathered crowd.

“Standover fires are probably one of the best fires you’ll see — super heat, big flames, heaps of warmth,” he said.

“I’ve probably had 50 years of lighting fires, but I don’t do it…