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Two fire trucks and a tractor at Maidenwell on Monday … more than 25 fire crews and at least 50 firefighters were in action throughout the day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 23, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fire crews battled to contain a large fire burning in rough terrain at Maidenwell on Monday.<\/p>\n

The fire – which has flared up several times since it was first reported near Coomba Falls last week – burst into new life on Monday morning, sending plumes of smoke into the air and sparking alarm among some local\u00a0 residents.<\/p>\n

Two fixed-wing waterbombers and two waterbombing helicopters (helitacks) were called in to target the blaze, which was spreading from Tanduringie Creek in inaccessible country.<\/p>\n

They were joined by a spotter aircraft which was directing fire crews on the ground and in the air.<\/p>\n

Heavy earthmoving equipment was used to clear firebreaks and strengthen containment lines.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 1:00pm, there were still 23 fire crews at the incident with firefighters working to ensure the blaze did not get into the nearby forestry.<\/p>\n

A QFES spokesperson said no properties were under threat.<\/p>\n

By 6:00pm, the fire had been contained but patrols were planned well into the evening and would continue on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The total area burned since the fire started last week has been estimated at about 120ha.<\/p>\n

The risk of fires in the Wide Bay Burnett and Darling Downs regions is currently listed as \u201cVery High\u201d, a situation that will remain in place at least until Tuesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Campers should be especially careful. Camp fires should not be left unattended and should be extinguished using water.<\/p>\n