Queensland authorities warn of extreme fire danger as more than 60 fires burn across the state. An emergency warning was issued for residents south of Gladstone just after midnight for a blaze burning near Lowmead and Colosseum. Two emergency warnings are in place for fires in the Western Downs region near the towns of Tara and Wieambilla.
An emergency warning was issued for residents south of Gladstone just after midnight for a blaze burning near Lowmead and Colosseum.
Two emergency warnings are in place for fires in the Western Downs region near the towns of Tara and Wieambilla.Authorities have also activated a warning burning north of Mount Isa.Crews are hoping for more favourable conditions this weekend after hot and gusty conditions hindered fire-fighting efforts on Friday.
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