More than 1000 vegetation fires reported already this Queensland fire season
(WorldNews Politics)

Firefighters are bracing for more wildfires across the state tomorrow (Monday), with Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford praising their efforts `over a very challenging period`. Mr Crawford said Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) reports showed that since 2.30pm Wednesday (August 15) - until 4pm today - there have been a total of 717 vegetation fires and exposures across the state. `During that period, there have been 260 vegetation fires and exposures reported in the South Eastern Region, while the Brisbane Region recorded 128; the...