Australia NewsLarge ‘Dangerous and Uncontrolled’ Bushfire Threatening Lives and Homes in Far North Queensland00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintBurning embers cover the ground as firefighters battle against bushfires around the town of Nowra in the Australian state of New South Wales on Dec. 31, 2019. SAEED KHAN/Getty ImagesAAP10/3/2020|Updated: 10/3/2020A large “dangerous and uncontrolled” bushfire is threatening lives and homes in far north Queensland, with residents told to leave immediately.The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is fighting a blaze travelling on both sides of Oakey Creek Road in Cooktown, north of Cairns.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 ArticlesEx-TV Star Facing ‘Restorative Justice’ for Nazi SaluteDec 04, 2025Immigration Set to Be Australia’s Issue of the SummerNov 30, 2025Probe Into Pilot’s Death After Light Planes CollideNov 30, 2025Ships Turned, Arrests Made at Annual Climate ProtestNov 30, 2025Related Topicsemergency evacuationQLDaustralian bushfire
