A raging bushfire has sparked an urgent warning for residents in Queensland's Western Downs region, as multiple fire crews work to battle the blaze.
Multiple fire crews and aircraft are battling a"large, fast-moving" bushfire in Queensland 's Western Downs region, with residents told to"prepare to leave" as conditions could worsen. A raging bushfire has sparked an urgent warning for residents in Queensland 's Western Downs region, as multiple fire crews work to battle the blaze.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday issued a"watch and act" alert for the Kinkora State Forest at Southwood, which is roughly 340km west of Brisbane. The warning area encompasses Tarawindi Road, Dicks Road, Lienassie Road, Bendee Road, Stephens Creek and Back Creek. A"watch and act" alert has been issued for the Kinkora State Forest at Southwood in Queensland's Western Downs region. Picture: David Clark / NCA
QFES said the"large, fast-moving fire" is burning along the Moonie Highway near the Kinkora State Forest and Currajong State Forest.A QFES spokeswoman told SkyNews.com.au there were multiple crews responding to the blaze, which has been burning since about 11am on Friday.
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