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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.
Key points:
- Rural Fire Service Queensland says central Queensland’s fire season has been extended until at least March, when it typically ends in January
- Record-breaking February heat records have been recorded in parts of Capricornia
- Grazier Mick Alexander says he’s had “no wet season at all”
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…
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