Polair release incredible thermal imaging video of Gold Coast hinterland fire
Queensland police have released dramatic night-time vision from their Polair helicopter, revealing a devastating amount of damage.
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QUEENSLAND police have released incredible vision of the Gold Coast hinterland on fire.
The stunning night-time vision, which was shot from a police helicopter, shows the devastating impact the fire is having on the city’s bushland.
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Reminiscent of stars in the sky or a city lit up at night, bright white flames flicker across the mountains.
Hundreds of small white dots — spot fires and remnants of larger fires — can be seen, as well as large bands of flames where the largest blazes continue to burn.
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The fire has been burning across the hinterland for more than a week now, beginning at Sarabah behind Canungra, before a second fire around Binna Burra destroyed its 86-year-old, heritage listed lodge yesterday.
Today, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat was evacuated as the fire continues to make inroads at Lamington National Park.
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