What La Nina? Fire season extended as central Queensland misses out on rain

Despite the predicted La Nina, hot and dry conditions in central Queensland have increased the fire danger and extended the fire season into March, while disappointed graziers are hoping for more rain.  

Regional Manager of Rural Fire Service Queensland Brian Smith said the fire season would continue until there was significant rainfall.  

“Normally our fire season is late December, early January, and we usually get those monsoon rains…