Australian Bushfires Threaten Wallangarra Residents on Qld-NSW Border Residents Urged to Take Cover as Bushfire Threatens Wallangarra on Qld-NSW Border Residents of Wallangarra, a town on the Queensland-New South Wales border, have been issued a dire warning by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) as a bushfire rapidly approaches. The QFES alert states, “Your […]
Fire Threat Intensifies as Spot Fires Erupt in Barragga Bay Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant As the extreme weather conditions continue to fuel the flames of the Coolagolite bushfire in the Bega Valley area of New South Wales, firefighting crews and residents alike are bracing themselves for a long and challenging battle ahead. The fire, […]
Friendly Beaches Fire Threatens Tasmanian Tourist Town The Friendly Beaches fire near Tasmania‘s Coles Bay tourist town is currently at watch and act alert level, according to authorities. The fire, which began on Tuesday afternoon, has prompted the evacuation of homes and campsites in the area. While the fire has been downgraded, authorities are still […]
Bushfires Close Coles Bay Road and Esk Highway on Tasmania’s East Coast Current Situation On Wednesday 20 September 2023, Tasmania Police announced the closure of Coles Bay Road and parts of the Esk Highway due to bushfires. Coles Bay Road, near Friendly Beaches, is closed until further notice while a safety inspection is carried out […]