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Firefighters fear storms across the Gold Coast hinterland may fan the flames of current bushfires or even spark new ones due to the risk of dry lightning strikes paired with severe fire danger conditions.

The weather forecast continues to herald grim news for firefighters and volunteers, with a mixture of gusty

winds and temperatures soaring eight degrees above the average, causing concerns for emergency crews. Image: Getty

 

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