An emergency warning is in place for a for a fire burning south of Tenterfield, NSW, and south of Bundaberg, QLD.After two days of cooler temperatures, firefighters in south-western Queensland are on high alert today, with hot weather and strong winds expected to make for dangerous fire conditions.
"I've got to the point where if it burns, it burns, there's not much that we're going to be able to do about it to stop it once these winds pick up," she said.Prime minister pledges support for bushfire victims, says climate change having real impactConditions could get worse quickly. Some properties in the area are at risk. The fire is likely to impact the community overnight.are on the ground, supported by heavy machinery and several aircraft.
A spokesperson for the Department of Housing told the meeting they were working to get people into motel accommodation."Many of those evacuated from bushfires near Tara are now in alternative accommodation. As many as 30 households are being accommodated in Dalby, Tara and Chinchilla.with staff from the departments of Housing and Communities providing assistance.""Queensland’s arms continue to wrap around those who’ve lost everything in these fires.
"We can keep feeding them and feeding them, but there's not enough hay around the country for that sort of thing."Firefighters are today bracing for a massive day of battling this blaze here in Tara. Conditions are going to be very hot, very dry and very windy.The message to residents if they're anywhere near the fire zone to get out now, to get to Chinchilla or Tara where they can seek help.