Queensland on alert as authorities warn fires 'could burn for days'

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Fire conditions that have stoked dozens of blazes across Queensland are set to continue, challenging crews and leaving evacuated residents in limbo.

A state of fire emergency was declared on Saturday in 42 local government areas, prohibiting all outdoor fires and activities such as welding that can spark fires.

Forecasters say very high-risk conditions are expected across northern and eastern Queensland before easing on Monday. , with 275 firefighting vehicles on the ground and 20 water-bombing aircraft deployed or standing by.

 

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Thank goodness for the firefighters and water in the short term! Long term we need law makers to legislate reducing emissions, environmentally friendly building design, heat reduction and water recycling

ScottMorrisonMP ignored and GladysB LiberalNSW cut budgets for fire & rescue SHAME ON YOU blood on your hands nswpol

Then 2 people will perish and a dog shall survive.

Why hasn't our creationist in charge recalled parliament to do something about this national emergency? Too busy speaking in tongues and nazi saluting in HorizonSydney or the paedo palace Hillsong

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