Multiple properties have been destroyed in yesterday's bushfires near Tara, north-west of Brisbane, with residents still unable to return to their homes to inspect the damage.
Many residents have concerns about animals they left behindConditions were calmer on Monday morning after more than 50 fast-moving fires swept across Queensland's south-west on Sunday night, with Montrose, near Tara, the worst-hit area.The fire is currently travelling from Terese Road towards Montrose Road, and a "watch and act" direction was in place for Montrose between South Road, Chinchilla Tara Road, Wieambilla Road, Church Road and Weranga North Road.
Containment lines are in place, but crews are working to strengthen those lines as the fire is still uncontained and winds are expected to pick up in the region again this afternoon.Queensland Rural Fire Service Inspector Ross Stacey said the fire at Tara had burnt through more than 830 hectares, while the fire at Miles was at about 2,200 hectares in size.
"We're stressing to residents to just stay clear for the moment — crews are working very hard with earthmoving gear to get in and make access to properties." Authorities are working hard to contain the fires at Tara and Miles with high winds expected to pick up again this afternoon."Those [people] are being supported by council through those centres that we've opened in both Tara and Miles."
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