![]() Firefighting teams deployed to regionĪ large bushfire burning near Tara in Queensland's south east has forced residents to flee their homes. "Leave immediately is to advise them that they need to leave the area immediately, that it is unsafe and we put them out with sufficient time to ensure the safety of the community."Ī "prepare-to-leave" warning has also been issued for Fairyland, near Jandowae, focused on areas between Buddens Road, Bells Road and Jandowae Durah Road.Ī fire travelling from Nudley State Forest towards Burra Burri Creek Road and Davis Road is currently at "watch and act" level, but authorities say conditions could get worse rapidly. "That is growing in significance, in size and we're expecting it to impact and enter into the Barakula state forest," he said. Mr Hermann said conditions could deteriorate further this afternoon. The warning was issued just after 2pm as fire crews battle the blaze that currently covers 2,300 hectares. Residents in Myall Park and Hookswood near Miles on the Western Downs have been told to leave immediately. Blazes burn near Miles, JandowaeĪ "emergency" warning was also declared for a fire burning at Myall Park near Miles that is travelling between Leichhardt Highway, Gearys Road, Greens Road and Ryalls Road. QFES Inspector Ross Stacey said the fire at Tara had burnt through more than 830 hectares. "We're expecting more high temperatures today," he said. ![]() ![]() QFES said the structures lost included houses and outhouses, with the number of properties destroyed expected to increase.Īcting Inspector Craig Clifford said hot conditions and low humidity were impacting firefighting efforts. Large plumes of smoke billowed over bushland near the town of Tara with authorities warning locals to evacuate. "All fires are treated as suspicious until we determine otherwise."Ī "watch and act" direction has been in place for Montrose between South Road, Chinchilla Tara Road, Wieambilla Road, Church Road and Weranga North Road. "We've had quite a large number of fires in the locality out here now over a number of weeks, and we'll look at all aspects of what that means," he said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Mr Hermann said. "We're trying to get property owners back to their properties as quickly as possible, however we can't allow people to return while it's unsafe and it's uncontrolled." "We still have quite an active fire and quite active fire weather," he said. Queensland Fire and Emergency Service South-Western Region Assistant Commissioner David Hermann said there were still about 50 fires burning across the state at about 2pm Monday afternoon. Montrose has been the worst-hit area near Tara with more than 50 residents evacuated yesterday.
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