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Smoke could impact the Beecher, Kirkwood and Mount Maurice areas as well as greater Gladstone from Monday, with controlled burns planned by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
The Department of Environment and Science advised of the ground burning within the Mount Maurice State Forest.
“Operations are planned from Monday April 12, 2021, weather permitting, as part of the annual hazard reduction conservation management program for parks and forests,” the DES said in a statement.
“As a result, smoke may be seen in the Mount Maurice, Beecher and Kirkwood areas.
“Smoke may be visible in these areas over several days as the fire is staged progressively.”
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What La Nina? Fire season extended as central Queensland misses out on rain
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FebFebruary 2021 at 11:35pm
Rural Fire Service Queensland describes the extended fire season as unusual for this time of year.
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Despite the predicted La Nina, hot and dry conditions in central Queensland have increased the fire danger and extended the fire season into March, while disappointed graziers are hoping for more rain.
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Rural Fire Service Queensland says central Queensland’s fire season has been extended until at least March, when it typically ends in January
Unprecedented February temperatures have been recorded in parts of Capricornia