AFTERMATH: What it looks like on the ground in Stanthorpe
The aftermath of Friday night's blaze has become evident in the light of day as more stories of loss and lucky escapes are heard.
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WHILE the bushfire threatening Stanthorpe and surrounding areas is not expected to be brought under control until Monday at the earliest, the aftermath of Friday night's blaze has become evident in the light of day.
Much of the area between Amiens Rd, up Mount Banca and down towards the Queensland College of Wine Tourism has been decimated.
QFES have advised that residents should still be following their bushfire survival plans.
Several homes have been lost but the true extent of the damage is still unknown.
Originally published as AFTERMATH: What it looks like on the ground in Stanthorpe
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