Coffs Coast Advocate

Bushfire lookout hit by thieves, leaving district at risk

The thieves have forced their way in to this well known Gympie region fire tower, and stolen the solar panels that power...

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22nd Jan. 2020 3:01 PM

Stifling summer heat, increased fire risk coming for Gympie

“The temperatures get even hotter again once the trough moves,” forecaster says.

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29th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

Fireys worked on backburning efforts on Wednesday night in Widgee. Photo: Col Morley

UPDATE: 15 fire crews battled two bushfires near Gympie

Fire crews were busy last night containing two bushfires in the Gympie region.

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27th Nov. 2019 5:11 PM

Fire crews worked overnight to backburn on Golden Hills Road near Widgee. Photo: Col Morley

Fires, formals and freedom fight - it’s been a big 2 weeks

WHILE the Class of 2019 provided the region with a stunning and glamorous spark last week, it was sparks of a different...

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22nd Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

The fire front rages on the top of Black Snake Range on Sunday evening. Photo taken from Thorneside Rd, Widgee.

State of Emergency lifted from Gympie, but danger not over

Region coated in smoke from Fraser fire.

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21st Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

The State of Emergency has been lifted but a fire ban remains in place for the Gympie region.

Fireys monitoring Fraser Island blaze

Vegetation fire flared on the southern end of Fraser Island.

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20th Nov. 2019 12:11 PM

The squatter’s shed hidden right near busy Gympie Highway

Small fire breaks out in squatter’s shed right next to Bruce Highway in Gympie CBD

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15th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM

A dilapidated shed hidden in bushland on the side of Bruce Highway highway is often used by squatters. Emergency crews were called to the shed on Monday, after a small fire broke out in it.

FILTHY WITH FUEL: Gympie firey slams lack of control burns

A rural firefighter who spent 15 hours fighting the Black Snake fire has described the state-controlled sections of the...

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15th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM

Firefighters, who worked through the night, patrol containment lines in the early hours of Friday morning. Photo supplied by QFES.

Huge night for firies who carved out 6km break against Widgee fire

50 fireys battle through night to keep Thornside properties safe from Black Snake blaze

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14th Nov. 2019 1:11 PM

Firefighters work tirelessly to put in containment lines to control the bushfire at Black Snake on Wednesday night.

Widgee Disaster Zone: New Zealand firefighters brought in

Homes evacuated and firefighters brought in as situation worsens at Black Snake

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14th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

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