Queensland firefighters brace for busy period as bushfire risk increases
(WorldNews Asia)

Extra crews remain on standby across the state as the risk of bushfires starting and spreading escalates over the next three days, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said today (Saturday). Speaking in Townsville, Mr Crawford said the heightened threat was due to the `forecast of strong winds combined with bone dry grass and bushland`. `The latest update from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is that there are almost 30 bushfire...