A large and dangerous fire is burning near Ravens Road, threatening properties in the Western Downs region. Residents in the vicinity of Condamine, Barramornie, Kogan, and Montrose North are being urged to prepare to evacuate. One man has died and another woman suffered a medical episode while trying to escape the approaching fire front. Firefighting efforts have been ongoing for several weeks, with firefighting aircraft assisting ground crews. In addition, a blaze near Australia Zoo in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is causing authorities to urge residents to stay indoors and avoid the smoke.
One blaze has razed vast swathes of the Western Downs region including parts of Condamine State Forest.
Anyone in the vicinity of Condamine, Barramornie, Kogan and Montrose North are being urged to prepare to leave. Residents in the area being urged to prepare to leave their homes as conditions are expected to worsen. As firefighters in Queensland battle with the hot and windy weather conditions, multiple regions in NSW are facing a total fire ban on Monday.
While there are no fires currently burning at an emergency level, Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe warned conditions across the state will worsen tomorrow.
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