Footage released by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) showed the blaze within metres of some homes with residents driving vehicles away from the flames. "The town has been saved … the fire is now going around," Ms Palaszczuk said. ...
In a video posted to its official Facebook page, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said fatigue was building up among fire crews. “Conditions have obviously been severe and they’re going to be protracted over the next couple of days,” said Stephen Smith, assistant commissioner of ...