Noosa News
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…
-
Noosa News11 hours agoSuncorp Stadium upgrades to rival Sydney as seat capacity and infrastructure prioritised
-
Business13 hours agoDroneShield announces new $13 million counter-drone facility as employees top 400
-
General24 hours agoAn open letter to pro-Palestinian protesters
-
Noosa News13 hours agoBrisbane news live: 80,000 green bins rolled out | Residents told to prepare for ‘violent’ summer storms | Council declares water safe for swimming despite dead fish