Fraser Island blaze downgrades, but conditions set to worsen

“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.

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“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.

Access to the island was restricted to local residents, essential service providers and emergency services.

“Residents, campers and visitors already on the island should limit their movements to within close proximity of where they are staying and avoid travelling on the inland tracks and roads,” the alert said.

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