Firefighters say grass fires, not bushfires, are Queensland's greatest threat this week. Here's why being prepared for a catastrophic fire warning is essential.
abc.net.au/news/queensland-catastrophic-fire-risk-bushfire-grass-fire/102809692Parts of Queensland are expected to experience a catastrophic fire risk over the next few days.Firefighters warn the public to be aware of their surroundings this fire seasonHot, dry conditions and gusty winds have led to a catastrophic rating in large parts of the Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Maranoa and Warrego, from today.
"We're likely to see fire dangers remain at that extreme level on Tuesday, ahead of a gusty south-westerly change moving through much of the southern and south-east of inland [Queensland]," he said. Mr Johnstone said conditions now are different to then, with grass fires — not bushfires — posing a risk."The forest country still has a fair bit of moisture in it," he said.
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