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Fire crews battling to stop Fraser bushfire reaching tourist areas
QFES Superintendant John Pappas said there is not currently any threat to property and containment lines have been put in place ahead of both the fire fronts.
“We have pre-deployed crews to both the Kingfisher Resort and Happy Valley precincts to assist occupants in preparing their properties,” he said.
A map of Fraser Island showing the area known as Cathedrals, on the eastern side of the island, and Kingfisher Bay on the west.
“As the fire moves closer we will look at deploying more resources to those areas.”
“We’re not signalling an evacuation of the island, it’s just about making people aware of the hazards that are there and also controlling numbers so as the fire continues and we need to move people around it doesn’t overwhelm…
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