A Leave Immediately warning was issued for Dirranbandi around 8pm, with that warning downgraded to Watch and Act — Not Safe to Return just before 10pm last night.
What's next?The roughly 600 residents of Dirranbandi in south-west Queensland have been evacuated overnight, with a large fast-moving fire bearing down on the town.
Ms O'Toole said conditions appeared to be holding this morning, with time needed for crews to assess the situation in the town.Ms O'Toole said the town is also without telecommunications. She hopes there will be a disaster management meeting today to discuss residents returning to their homes.
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