Destructive island bushfire sparked by holiday campfire A blaze that destroyed thousands of hectares of an island's national parkland was sparked by a campfire lit by a holiday visitor during a total fire ban. AAP · Oct 5, 2025
‘Careless’ Beach Campfire During Fire Ban Blamed For Moreton Island Blaze "When careless things like this happen, it has a big impact, particularly on our volunteers who go out all hours of the night to keep our community safe," Neil Parker, Rural Fire Service Queensland Acting Chief Superintendent, said. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2025
Island fire forces holiday weekend campers' evacuation Fears for the safety of hundreds of long weekend holidaymakers have prompted a massive response to an out-of-control bushfire on a popular Queensland island. AAP · Oct 5, 2025