One home lost in fast-moving Cooktown bushfire

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A home has been lost as a bushfire near Cooktown in Far North Queensland continues to burn and is fanned by strong winds. At this stage there are no reports of any loss of life.

The Queensland Ambulance Service said a male in his 40s required treatment for minor injuries, but it is believed no-one else was injured in the fire.Rural fire crews were attempting to bring it under control before the fire intensified with dry conditions and strong winds in the mid-afternoon.

"We thought we had it contained, but because of the strong wind it's sort of spotting well ahead of itself at the moment too," Mr Scott said. "Our guys can only do so much for so long and then they need support after that, and somebody to take over."SES crews are providing logistical support at an incident command centre, but an evacuation centre has not yet been established."Standard operating procedure around here when things go a little bit awry is people put their hand up and friends, family and neighbours help out," Mr Scott said.

"Everybody's home is their home and their treasure, so it's very, very sad that somebody's lost their place, and we hope and pray that the others stay okay."Crews are expected to work into the night as they battle to bring the blaze under control.

 

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