Australia NewsStrong Winds Fuel Bushfires Along Australia’s Drought-Ridden East CoastSavePrintA bushfire rages near the rural town of Canungra in the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland, Australia, on Sept. 6, 2019. Regi Varghese/AAP/via REUTERSAAP9/8/2019|Updated: 9/8/2019Strong winds and extremely dry conditions from the ongoing drought continue to fuel more than 50 bushfires across Australia’s state of Queensland.Residents at Linville, inland from the Sunshine coast, were just after 3 p.m. warned to prepare to leave because a fire is heading their way.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesOver 20,000 Sales of NSW $1 Home DesignJan 27, 2026Liberal Leader’s Allies Vow Support amid Leadership Change ‘Frenzy’Jan 26, 2026Thousands of Victorian Residents told to Leave Before Sunset as Massive Fire SpreadsJan 25, 2026Father of Canadian Backpacker Says She Wouldn’t Want to See Dingoes CulledJan 25, 2026Related Topicsbushfires
