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 ArticlesStokes Defends Bold Ashes Prep as England Chase First Win in Australia Since 2011Nov 12, 2025Parents Urged to Prepare for Social Media Ban on KidsNov 09, 2025Deputy PM Recasts Labor as ‘The Party of Defence’Nov 09, 2025Coalition Could Look at Coal Subsidies, Stick With NuclearNov 08, 2025Related Topicsemergency evacuationQLDaustralian bushfire
