Residents warned of catastrophic fire conditions
Catastrophic conditions are forecast for Queensland and New South Wales today, as a severe fire danger worsens for both states.
The catastrophic conditions are “unprecedented for this time of year”, with residents warned to watch and act as high temperatures, as well as dry and windy conditions contribute to the fire danger.
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Police have charged two teenagers over a fire that destroyed a home and tore through bushland at Peregian Beach in Queensland.
Key points:Police say the blaze was deliberately lit about 4.30pm on MondayThe fire spread fast, with the blaze gutting one home, severely damaging another and destroying bushlandA Queensland police taskforce has been set up to investigate the cause of 10 fires across the stateA 14-year-old Peregian Springs boy and a 15-year-old Coolum Beach girl were charged with endangering particular property by fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Police allege they were among a group of juveniles who gathered in bushland off Koel Circuit in Peregian Spring about 4.30pm on Monday, when a fire was deliberately lit.
The blaze quickly spread towards Peregian Beach, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate the area.
ABC