‘Painful’ to watch world heritage-listed Fraser Island burn: Premier

“That is why I can confirm the Inspector-General Emergency Management has been instructed to conduct a full review,” she told Parliament on Wednesday.

“He will examine all aspects of preparedness and response.”

Ms Palaszczuk described the sand island as “one of the jewels in Queensland’s crown”.

“K’gari is beloved not just here but all over the world, which makes the sight of it burning so painful,” she said.

“Resources devoted to controlling the fire include 75 … firefighters, 21 aircraft including our large aerial tanker and 30 trucks. This is in addition to national parks and wildlife officers whose planned burns on the island has reached an average of 13,000 hectares a year which is more than recommended.”

The Premier said more than a…