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.

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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Incredible images of the fire impacting the hinterland. Picture: QPS

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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.