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Queensland Heatwave Sparks 60+ Bushfires, Evacuations Loom

10/7/2025

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Queensland faces an unseasonal spring heatwave, with 5-10°C above average, raising fire risk.
More than 60 bushfires are active, prompting fire bans in Central Queensland and the south-east.
Moreton Island fire, sparked by a campfire during a fire ban, burned 2,300 hectares and is controlled.
Authorities warn conditions could worsen; residents should prepare for evacuations as forecasts show continued heat.

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Queensland faces an unseasonal spring heatwave, with 5-10°C above average, raising fire risk.
More than 60 bushfires are active, prompting fire bans in Central Queensland and the south-east.
Moreton Island fire, sparked by a campfire during a fire ban, burned 2,300 hectares and is controlled.
Authorities warn conditions could worsen; residents should prepare for evacuations as forecasts show continued heat.