Bushfire
Thousands forced to abandon homes amid Queensland bushfires
About 130 fires are burning across Queensland with people warned the "story is by no means over".
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Bushfire
How do we deal with those who choose to stay behind?
At what point do authorities determine that the lives of those sent in to save people are less valuable than those who decide to remain behind, and protect their homes in a case like this?
- by Madonna King
Extreme weather
Sydney storms could be making the Queensland fires worse
A strong low-pressure system has meant severe thunderstorm and hail warnings were in effect for much of the New South Wales South Coast. At the same time, very dry conditions, strong winds and high temperatures were fuelling dozens of bushfires across Queensland.
- by Claire Yeo
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15 firefighters are suffering from heat stress after battling blazes
As fires rage across Queensland, affected locals are seeking refuge in emergency shelters.
- by Drew Creighton & Felicity Caldwell
Unprecedented 'catastrophic' fire danger warning issued for central Queensland
About 8000 people have been told to evacuate from Gracemere, near Rockhampton, as 138 bushfires rage across Queensland.
- by Felicity Caldwell
'Emergency services cannot guarantee your safety': One escape route left for residents
Firefighters have fought through the night to protect key central Queensland roads and issued a final warning to residents that time is running out to evacuate as the intense flames close in.
- by Drew Creighton & Danielle Cronin
Last chance to flee: Fight to keep fire escape routes open
As time runs out for locals north of Bundaberg to flee, a new fire threat has emerged inland from Mackay.
- by Toby Crockford
People refuse to leave homes amid Queensland fire
People have been pulled from the path of a monster bushfire after refusing to flee from the erratic and dangerous inferno that's destroyed homes and razed thousands of hectares in central Queensland.
Gigantic blaze may take down escape route for Deepwater residents
Firefighters have warned residents the bridge out of Deepwater may be "impacted" by the blaze.
- by Lydia Lynch & Toby Crockford
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'Stretched' Queensland crews fighting bushfires relieved by NSW reinforcements
"The next seven days are extremely concerning for us": The QFES Commissioner is worried about conditions that could take the Deepwater fire further south.
- by Toby Crockford & Lydia Lynch
Emergency services
'Leave now, please go': Fires continue to savage central Queensland coast
Residents on Queensland's central coast are packing their cars and fleeing their homes as bushfires continue to rage.
- by Lydia Lynch