Emergency warnings urging residents to flee are being issued as bushfires rage on the Western Downs, northwest of Brisbane.
Residents are being urged to leave immediately as a fast-moving fire at Myall Park, and Hookswood near the town of Miles puts properties under threat.
The warning to people between Leichhardt Highway, Gearys Road, Greens Road and Ryalls Road was issued at 4.20 p.m.
“A fast-moving fire is travelling from Warramoo Road and is expected to impact Ryalls Road overnight,” Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) said on Monday afternoon.
“This fire may pose a threat to lives. Major roads in the area may be impacted.”…