More than 20 homes and sheds have been destroyed as out-of-control bushfires rage in parts of country Queensland, fuelled by hot conditions. qldweather 7NEWS
Evacuation orders were in place for residents north of the town of Miles on Tuesday morning as fire crews battled a series of blazes in rural areas west ofThe Myall Creek fire has doubled in size, burning about 7400 hectares on Tuesday and remains uncontained, with at least two sheds and farming equipment destroyed.The ‘leave immediately’ alert remains for the area between Leichhardt Highway, Welshs Road, Gearys Road, Greens Road and Ryalls Road.
A fast-moving fire is travelling from Warramoo Road and is expected to impact Ryalls Road within the coming hours.“This fire may pose a threat to lives. It will soon be too dangerous to drive, and major roads in the area may be impacted,” the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services alert said. Drivers were urged to avoid Myall Park Road, Hookswood Pelham Road, Retreat Road, Kerwicks Road and Old Forestry Road.The fire at Tara is about 880ha, and firefighters believe more than 20 structures, including homes, have been damaged or destroyed.Your cookie settings are preventing this third party content from displaying.
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